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“Trust Me, We’ll Win It” – Morocco Coach Regragui Vows to Bring AFCON Home in 2025

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With the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place on home soil this December, Morocco’s head coach Walid Regragui isn’t just aiming high — he’s making a heartfelt promise to his country: “We’re going to win it.”

Speaking at a press conference after naming his squad for upcoming friendlies against Benin and Tunisia, Regragui didn’t mince words about his ambitions. He called on Moroccans to stand by their team, just as they did during the World Cup, and urged fans to have patience and faith in the process.

“I hope the Moroccan public will be patient and supportive, like they were at the World Cup. With their trust, I promise them the AFCON title,” he said confidently.

Regragui, who led the Atlas Lions to a historic World Cup semifinal in 2022, went a step further — saying he would gladly step aside if someone else could guarantee Morocco a title. “If someone can promise us the trophy — even if it’s Guardiola or Ancelotti — I’ll step back and support them. But I believe I can do it. I know I’m capable, with the right trust and backing.”

As Morocco gears up for the tournament, Regragui is making strategic decisions. One of them was turning down a friendly match against Sweden in favor of facing more African teams. His reasoning? Staying focused on what really matters.

“We declined Sweden’s offer. We prefer to face African teams to gain experience where it counts — against the kind of opponents we’ll meet at AFCON.”

Drawn into Group A, Morocco will take on Zambia, Mali, and Comoros. The 2025 AFCON kicks off on December 21 and runs through January 18, 2026 — and for Regragui and the nation, the countdown to a dream on home soil has truly begun.

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