Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has reacted to the team’s victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.
The Atlas Lions secured a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria.
Bounou was the hero for Morocco, saving twice in the shootout.
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The Al Hilal shot stopper thanked the Moroccan fans for cheering the team to victory.
“The atmosphere during the match was wonderful. I thank all the fans who supported us. The players did what was required in a match that was not easy at all, and the opponent delivered a very strong performance,”Bounou was quoted by CAFonline.
“I would like to thank the coach, Walid Regragui, who prepared us very well for this semifinal match, and I also thank all my teammates.
“I say thank you to all Moroccans who supported me. Our people love the players of the Moroccan national team, and that gives us extra motivation to repay their trust. We will focus on recovery, prepare for the final, and give our fans what they deserve.”
By Adeboye Amosu
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O boy, Marmoush and Salah, facing a new CB pairing of Nigeria, since Bassey card cannot be appealed, will be salivating already.
Who wants to pair Ajayi who is “old” and lacks pace? Rookies Ogbu or Alebiosu?
Make we no go finish fourth oh.
Saturday evening no far.
Anyhow, I go like make the “Moses of current Nigeria football, who never loses in open play but is yet to enter the promised land (world cup/afcon final tickets)” Chelle to still remain but must blood new players so that we can win 2027 edition, that is next year oh.
CAF 4 years cycle will give a team’s generation of talent roughly one chance at the trophy soon.
Let’s win next year (qualifiers are a done deal) otherwise eclipsing Yekini goal record without a national team trophy will be pointless for Osimhen.
Yes, he won under 17 world cup but not only are Nigeria the most winners, Lookman won that as well as under 20 world cup with England.
I believe the tactical inflexibility of Chelle is down to the mould of players at his disposal. A fish cannot be king on a dry land.
Let’s get new players in different moulds.
Senegal and Ivory Coast exposed several teens this year. We didn’t but we can always thrive