Following their remarkable journey in Qatar, Morocco's national football team is gearing up to make another strong impression at the World Cup, aiming to take down the record champions Brazil right from the start. Star player Achraf Hakimi expressed confidence in their approach, stating, "We are well aware of Brazil's footballing prowess, their quality, and their players." He went on to highlight that Morocco, having reached the semifinals in 2022, also possesses significant talent, adding, "In Africa, we are often referred to as the African Brazilians."
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who stepped into his role only three months ago following the departure of the successful coach Walid Regragui, is drawing upon the momentum from their previous successes. As Morocco prepares to face Brazil this Sunday at 12:00 AM CET in East Rutherford, the team recognizes that they have carved out a stable position on the international stage, noted Ouahbi, stating, "We have entered a different dimension now; we are being respected much more. Our goal is to embrace this role and ensure that it remains for many years to come."
Recently, Morocco was awarded the title of the Africa Cup in their home country, following a chaotic final match. Senegal's 1-0 victory in extra time was annulled after the team left the field in protest of a controversial penalty decision. The final decision regarding the match outcome now rests with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
As reported by sport1.de.
