Morocco coach Walid Regragui expressed deep disappointment Sunday after his team lost 1-0 to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, saying that “small details” decided the outcome.
Regragui said Morocco came close to winning, especially after earning a penalty in the final moments of the match. He described the moment as “very frustrating for all Moroccan fans,” adding that “when you get a penalty in the last minute, you feel victory is very close, but football can be cruel.”
Despite the defeat, Regragui praised his players’ performance throughout the tournament and insisted that the team will return stronger in future competitions.
“The players will come back stronger, and we will continue working,” he said.
Regragui also criticized some aspects surrounding the tournament, suggesting the overall image of African football suffered during the event. “It is unfortunate the image presented today of African football, given the toxic atmosphere since the start of the tournament,” he said.
He concluded by congratulating Senegal on the title, saying, “We congratulate Senegal on the victory. Bravo to them,” and reaffirmed his belief in Morocco’s future. “Morocco will come back stronger.”
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