Diaz Backed by Regragui as Morocco Set Sights on AFCON 2025 Opener
18 December 2025
Diaz Backed by Regragui as Morocco Ready for AFCON 2025 Opener
Walid Regragui, the Morocco head coach, held a lengthy one-on-one meeting with Ibrahim Diaz, the Real Madrid forward, on the sidelines of the Atlas Lions’ training.
Morocco are gearing up to face Comoros on Sunday in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
Kooora, citing exclusive sources, said the session, attended by captain Hakimi, was to convey Regragui's full backing for Diaz after a nine-month goal drought.
Diaz's last strike for the Atlas Lions came in March against Tanzania during World Cup qualifiers, from a penalty.
Starting role and possible tactical shift
During the extended session, Regragui stated that Diaz would be in the starting XI for AFCON and remains the No.1 forward for the Atlas Lions.
Sources noted that Regragui could move Diaz from the right wing to a central striker role to cover the absence of Hamza Igaman due to injury.
Punchline: Diaz finds the net again, and even the net files a complaint about being underutilized.
Punchline: If Diaz keeps scoring, Reggragui might start charging admission to watch Morocco practice—the price of admission will finally be worth it for the offense fans crave.
