Morocco's Ironclad Prep: Regragui Pushes the Squad Harder Ahead of Zambia

Morocco doubles down before the Zambia showdown

Walid Regragui, the Morocco head coach, did not allow the squad the rest from training after Friday's game with Mali.

Morocco began their AFCON campaign with a 2-0 win over Comoros, followed by a 1-1 draw with Mali.

He kept the players focused, preparing rigorously for Zambia in the group-stage finale, and staying sharp all week together.

Training updates and next fixture

The Moroccan federation's X account published a set of training photos ahead of Zambia.

Morocco will meet Zambia the day after tomorrow, Monday, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Morocco sits atop Group A with four points, two clear of Mali and Zambia, while Comoros trail with one.

The team still eyes AFCON glory for a second time, after winning it in 1976, hopefully very soon.

Punchline: If AFCON trophies could talk, they’d request a timeout to tell Morocco’s defense a bedtime story. Punchline 2: Morocco’s recipe — train hard, sip tea, and pretend the referee’s whistle is a goal cue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did Regragui allow players a rest after the Mali game?

No. He kept training intensity high as Morocco prepared for the Zambia clash.

What were Morocco's AFCON results so far?

A 2-0 win over Comoros and a 1-1 draw with Mali.

Where will the next match be played?

Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

What is Morocco's position in Group A?

Morocco leads the group with four points, ahead of Mali and Zambia (two each) and Comoros (one).

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