Coach Walid Regragui wants Morocco to be Africa’s best ever

• Walid Regragui says his team wants to be regarded as Africa’s best-ever team.
• Morocco will face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2022 third-place play-off.
• Abdelilah Regragui believes his team will be remembered for their attitude.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has stated that his team wants to be regarded as Africa’s best-ever team and that people would also remember their mentality and character when they face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2022 third-place play-off.

When Morocco was defeated 2-0 by the defending winners France in the semifinals, they were unable to give their incredible underdog story the happily ever after ending.

The Atlas Lions caused three major upsets by eliminating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal even though they won’t be participating in Sunday’s final at Lusail Stadium. So will their fervent fans, who travelled in their tens of thousands to Qatar and created an electrifying atmosphere at each game.

Regragui shoots for the stars when asked how he hopes his team will be remembered.

“both as the greatest African team in history and as the first African team to advance to the semifinals.

The results are in, and while we fought some of the top European teams, we are in the semifinals “Fifa.com cited Regragui as saying.

“We experienced some surprises as a result of the large teams we encountered along the route, and I believe people will remember our attitude and human qualities as well because we demonstrated that Moroccans possess a wide range of beliefs and aspirations.

Because our fans are so wonderful, we also put on a performance in the stands. Everything suggests, in my opinion, that this squad will be remembered “Added he.

Regragui does not want to take credit for Morocco’s victories, which have unavoidably highlighted his coaching skills and significantly increased his status.

“I’ve always emphasised that the players come first, so I’m not just talking out of both sides of my mouth. My responsibility is to get them to cooperate as much as possible, to give the impression that our team is working and that the players are competing for the uniform and the flag, “said he.

“So if I was able to convey that message, fantastic! To be really honest, what other people think of me is the least of my concerns. What they have to say about my nation and the players is crucial “Added he.

When Morocco plays Croatia, there will be room for yet more platitudes from Regragui’s players since the coach is determined for his team to have one last hurrah by winning their final game in Qatar and securing third place.

“We are dedicated to coming out on top for the general public as well. Being in third place entitles you to the trophy. Therefore, a strong performance in this competition is crucial for the nation as well as the players. We’ll do everything we can to finish in third place “Finally, he said.

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