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Sektoui Declares Morocco Won’t Gamble on a Draw Against Saudi Arabia

6 December 2025

Sektoui Declares Morocco Won’t Gamble on a Draw Against Saudi Arabia
Tarik Sektioui on Morocco's showdown with Saudi Arabia in the Arab Cup group stage.

Morocco Won’t Gamble on a Draw Against Saudi Arabia

Tarik Sektioui, Morocco's head coach at the Arab Cup, said his team will not gamble on a draw with Saudi Arabia.

The Moroccans face Saudi Arabia the day after tomorrow (Monday) in the final group match.

A draw would take Morocco through, but Sektioui stressed there are no guarantees in football.

Saudi Arabia tops the group with 6 points; Morocco have 4.

Sektioui said Morocco earned a precious point against Oman; qualification now lies with his players.

We will not play for a draw against Saudi Arabia; nothing is guaranteed in football.

I trust our players and we will try to win to finish top.

Victory would set up a knockout with confidence and a better mood in the locker room.

Sniper punchline 1: Our aim is the target, not the draw.

Sniper punchline 2: If precision wins games, Sektioui will hit the back of the net.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Morocco play for a draw against Saudi Arabia?

No. Sektioui has stated there will be no risk of drawing and the team will push for a win.

What would a win mean for Morocco?

It would help Morocco finish at the top of the group and secure a strong position entering the knockout rounds.

What is the current group standings?

Saudi Arabia leads with 6 points, Morocco has 4 points.