2024-04-28 20:23:27
“We did what we had to do to win, staying serious and creating many chances,” said the national coach in the post-match press conference following the 2-0 victory. of Morocco against Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium in Dar Es-Salaam, on behalf of the 2nd day (group E) of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
“We came up against a good team and the match was not easy, especially because of the heat and the pitch,” he explained, adding that the Moroccan team could have had doubts after the missed penalty. at the start of the match, but the players remained focused.
“We could have scored more goals, even if the match was not easy against a solid team on their home field,” said Walid Regragui, noting that after the expulsion of the Tanzanian Novatus Miroshi in the 65th minute the Things became easier, “even if the opposing team didn’t give up.”
The national coach also wanted to thank the Tanzanians for the welcome given to the national team since its arrival on Saturday in Dar Es-Salaam.
Thanks to this victory, the national team rose to the top of its group E with 3 points collected from a single match, with goal difference ahead of Zambia, Niger and Tanzania who played two matches.
The Congolese Selection occupies last place in the group with 0 points after a single match. Group E includes five selections, with Eritrea having withdrawn from the qualifiers.
2024-04-28 20:23:27