Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi emphasized that his team's goal is to win every match after their 2-0 victory over Lesotho on Tuesday. The win in Bloemfontein, South Africa, gave Morocco six points from their opening two Group A matches. Brahim Diaz scored shortly before halftime, and Azzedine Ounahi added the second goal in the 82nd minute. This strong start to the qualifiers has boosted the team's confidence.
Ouahbi stated that his approach will remain unchanged as Morocco continues their qualification campaign. The team's plan is to try to win all their matches, he said. With two matches against Niger coming up, followed by games against Gabon and Lesotho at home, Ouahbi believes they will continue with the same strategy. The coach's focus is on securing victories in the remaining matches.
The qualifiers also provide an opportunity for Ouahbi's technical staff to prepare the team, distribute playing time, and test different options. He explained that the matches help them prepare in the best possible way by giving minutes to players who deserve them and trying certain things. This approach allows the team to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Ouahbi stressed that Morocco must approach every opponent with the same level of seriousness, regardless of their ranking or reputation. He believes that playing with great seriousness is crucial, and they will continue to do so. This mindset has been consistent throughout the September international window, with several younger and newer players included in his first senior Morocco squad.
Morocco is competing in Group A alongside Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho. The top two teams in the group will advance to the 2027 AFCON finals. The qualifying format consists of six home-and-away matchdays. The campaign will resume during the November international window, scheduled for November 9-17, when Matchdays 3 and 4 will be played.
The final two rounds of the qualifiers are scheduled for March 22-30, 2027. Morocco's strong start to the qualifiers has put them in a good position to advance to the finals. Ouahbi's focus on winning every match will be crucial in their quest for qualification. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
Morocco World News reported that Ouahbi's comments continue a theme he has stressed throughout the September international window. The team's objective is to win every match, and they will continue to approach each game with seriousness and a winning mentality. The Atlas Lions' next matches will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing to the 2027 AFCON finals.
Key points
- Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi aims to win every match in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- The team has secured a strong start to the qualifiers with two consecutive wins.
- Ouahbi emphasizes the importance of approaching every opponent with seriousness and a winning mentality.
