Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has expressed his satisfaction with his team's victory over Gabon in their 2027 AFCON Qualifiers match. The win marked an important start to Morocco's qualifying campaign. Ouahbi acknowledged that the Atlas Lions still have some details to improve, but was pleased with the players' overall performance. The coach's comments came after the match, where Morocco secured a 2-0 win over Gabon.
The medical staff conducted examinations on Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz, who arrived at camp with some physical concerns. Fortunately, no serious health issue was found, and Ouahbi said Diaz is happy and eager to play. The technical staff will manage his situation carefully to ensure his optimal performance. Diaz's situation was a concern for the team, but Ouahbi is optimistic about his player's readiness.
Ouahbi also explained his decision to start Yasser Zabiri, pointing to the forward's strong performances with his club. The coach said the coaching staff was pleased with Zabiri's presence and the contribution he can make to the national team. Ali Maamar, who made his senior international debut, received recognition from Ouahbi for his good performance. Maamar understood what was expected of him and delivered a solid display.
In defense, Ouahbi highlighted the partnership between Issa Diop and Nayef Aguerd. The two center-backs showed good understanding, and Ouahbi indicated that Morocco could continue with the same defensive pairing in upcoming matches. The duo's performance was a positive takeaway from the match, and Ouahbi is likely to stick with them.
Ouahbi attributed the slower tempo during certain periods of the game to Gabon's decision to sit deep. The approach made it more difficult for Morocco to reach the opposition goal and affected the rhythm of the match. Despite this, Ouahbi insisted that he was satisfied with both the performance and the result. The coach now wants Morocco to build on the victory while continuing to work on the details.
The win over Gabon marked an important start to Morocco's qualifying campaign, and Ouahbi is optimistic about the team's chances. The coach emphasized the need for Morocco to continue working on the details ahead of their next challenges. With a solid performance and a clean sheet, Morocco has set a positive tone for their qualifying campaign.
Morocco's next challenge will be to build on this win and maintain their momentum in the qualifying campaign. With a talented squad and a solid defensive pairing, the Atlas Lions will look to make a strong impression in the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers. Key to their success will be the continued development of their players and the team's ability to adapt to different opponents.
Key points
- Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is satisfied with his team's win over Gabon.
- The partnership between Issa Diop and Nayef Aguerd was a positive takeaway from the match.
- Morocco will look to build on this win and maintain their momentum in the qualifying campaign.
