Morocco's Rise in International Football
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who took over just three months ago from the successful Walid Regragui, is riding the wave of success that Morocco experienced four years ago. As the team prepares to face Brazil in East Rutherford on Sunday (midnight CEST/ZDF and MagentaTV), Ouahbi expressed that Morocco has secured a "solid place internationally" and has entered "a different dimension" within the footballing world. He emphasized, "We are now respected significantly more." The team's objective is to embrace this newfound role and ensure that it remains sustainable for many years to come.
Recent Developments and Challenges
Morocco was controversially awarded the title of this year's Africa Cup, which was hosted on their home soil. The final, however, was marred by chaos; Senegal's 1-0 victory in extra time was nullified after the team exited the pitch in protest against a penalty decision. The final judgment regarding this match now rests with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), underscoring the complexities and challenges that can accompany sporting success.
As reported by ligaportal.at.
