In a statement to the press on the eve of the second national team match as part of the African Cup of Nations, Ouahbi said that all the players are ready for this meeting against Nigeria, adding that Iclal and Zabiri, injured during the first day (group B) against Kenya (3-2 victory), will be put to the forecast of the rest of the competition.
“We will have no difficulty finding the replacements of injured players and I am reassured in this regard because we have good elements capable of ensuring any phase of this CAN”said Ouahbi, adding that this kind of scenario is predictable.
The national coach of the U20 assured that the Moroccan team is armed, during these jousts, of confidence and is preparing in good conditions.
Regarding the next opponent of the Moroccan selection, he said that the Nigeria game style has been well studied. “We know that he is a tough opponent, organized and fast, but we will focus on our own style of play,” he said, adding that we must show a high degree of concentration and vigilance.
For his part, the player of the national team Houssam Essadak assured that the group is ready for this meeting and has morale in good shape after the victory in the first match, adding that the objective will be to prematurely punch the quarterfinals.
His teammate Ayman Erguigue, for his part, noted that Nigeria is a very competitive team, saying that Moroccan players are determined to defend national colors and go far in the competition.
On behalf of the second day, the Morocco team faces the Nigerian selection on Sunday at the Cairo stadium at 7:00 p.m.
Par Le360 (with map)
05/04/2025 at 4:21 p.m.
