Morocco's national football team coach, Walid Regragui, has made a strong statement regarding his team's ambitions for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking to the press, Regragui expressed unwavering confidence in his squad's ability to defend the title they won in 2023.
"We are the champions, and we will go to the 2025 AFCON with the ambition to keep our crown," Regragui was quoted as saying by several Moroccan and African sports outlets. He emphasized that the team's historic 2023 victory was not an endpoint but a foundation for future success.
The coach acknowledged the increased pressure and expectations that come with being reigning champions. He stated that his players are motivated by the challenge and are committed to rigorous preparation to meet the high standards required to win the tournament again.
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to be held in Morocco, marking the first time the country will host the tournament since 1988. Regragui highlighted the significance of competing for the trophy on home soil, calling it a major source of motivation for both the team and the nation's supporters.
