Morocco coach Walid Regragui expressed strong satisfaction after his team defeated Cameroon 2-0 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, praising his players’ discipline and mental strength in what he described as a demanding and complex match.
Speaking after the quarterfinal at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Regragui said the victory did not come easily against a Cameroon side with deep continental experience.
“It was a difficult match against a strong team that did not give up in the second half,” Regragui said. “They put us under a lot of pressure, but we stayed organized and solid at key moments.”
He said tactical discipline and team spirit were decisive, noting that Morocco managed the game intelligently despite repeated attempts by Cameroon to get back into the contest.
Regragui also highlighted the historical significance of the achievement, saying the team had ended a long wait for Moroccan football.
“The most important thing is making history,” he said. “Reaching the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after more than 20 years is a major achievement for this generation.”
The coach said the team would now turn its focus to recovery and preparation for the next match, stressing that Morocco’s ambitions in the tournament remain high.
Morocco will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria in the semifinals on Wednesday night in Rabat.
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