Rachid Benmahmoud, assistant coach of the Moroccan national football team, said that Walid Regragui, did not do anything that deserved sanctioning.
In a press conference that followed the Lions victory over Zambia, Benmahmoud stated: “I know exactly what happened after the match with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Panthers player provoked Regragui, and it is difficult for Walid to say anything inappropriate.”
“Walid is a decent human being and has given a lot to Moroccan and African football. The Football Federation will work hard to restore Regragui’s rights, but we respect CAF’s decision.”
“Despite Regragui’s absence from the bench, everyone worked to their best in the Zambia match, and today’s performance was the result of work spanning months.”
Benmahmoud stressed the desire of the components of the Moroccan national team to win the African Cup of Nations, highlighting that the current generation deserves to win a major title like the AFCON cup.
Regragui’s assistant praised the unconditional support of the Moroccan fans in San Pedro, adding: “I thank the Moroccan supporters, who bore the burdens of travel and played a major role in our victories.”
The interim coach also thanked Ivorian fans for their encouragement of the Moroccan national team against Zambia.
“We hope that Ziyech’s injury is minor, and we hope that we will be very effective in the next match,” said Benmahmoud in response to worries regarding the player’s injury.
“We are also working on the future, and the evidence of this is our call for young players who will carry the torch of Moroccan football.”
The Moroccan national team will face the South African national team in the 16-final of the African Cup of Nations.
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