US EditionMorocco Coach Warns of Trap as They Face Tanzania in Last 16
Coach Walid Regragui urges Morocco to maintain humility as overconfidence has hindered past campaigns while they pursue their first Africa Cup of Nations title in 50 years.
- On Jan 3, Walid Regragui, Morocco coach, warned hosts not to get too confident ahead of Sunday's last-16 clash with underdogs Tanzania, saying public expectations cast Morocco as overwhelming favourites.
- Citing past exits, Walid Regragui, Morocco coach, said the Morocco national team lacked humility in competitions and staff and senior players must keep the team grounded.
- Squeezing into the knockouts among the four best third-placed finishers, Tanzania national team advanced with a two-point haul from three Group C matches and remain winless in 12 matches since 1980.
- Playing to their strengths, Morocco national team will deny Tanzania national team any upset hope, Regragui said, adding staff and senior players will keep respect and humility.
- Acknowledging the opponent, Regragui said Tanzania national team is developing their infrastructure, local clubs and league with two big clubs, while Morocco national team has a single Cup of Nations history win and recent unexpected exits.
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Morocco coach warns of trap as they face Tanzania in last 16
RABAT, Jan 3 : Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco have been warned not to get too confident about their chances in Sunday’s last-16 clash against underdogs Tanzania, with coach Walid Regragui saying lack of humility has cost them in the past.Morocco are the top ranked team at the tournament and runaway
Morocco Warned Against Overconfidence in AFCON Clash with Tanzania | Sports-Games
Ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match, Morocco has been cautioned against overconfidence as they face Tanzania. Despite Morocco's top ranking, Coach Walid Regragui warns humility is key, acknowledging past failures due to arrogance. Tanzania enters as an underdog, seeking to upset expectations.
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