هذه هي المنتخبات لي غتأهل لربع نهائي كأس أمم إفريقيا

Summary

The summary discusses predictions and analysis of the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. It favors Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Angola, Cape Verde, and Morocco to advance while expecting upsets from DR Congo over Egypt and Equatorial Guinea over Guinea. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the Moroccan team in depth, highlighting their strong buildup play but lack of finishing as areas to improve. There is optimism Morocco can defeat South Africa with the return of coach Walid Regragui providing motivation. Overall it aims to spark interest and discussion regarding the pivotal quarterfinal matches.

Takeaways

• 😊 Morocco is predicted to qualify for the quarter finals
• 👍🏻 Hakimi is the #1 player statistically at AFCON so far
• 😕 Morocco creates many chances but struggles to convert them into goals
• 🤔 Morocco dominates the first 30 minutes but then struggles at the end of halves
• 😀 Morocco builds attacks well from the back
• 🧐 Morocco wastes too many goal scoring chances
• ⚽ South Africa's coach focuses on building from the back
• 🌟 The Morocco vs South Africa match favors Morocco's counter attacking style
• 😉 Regragui's return from suspension will motivate the players
• 💪 Morocco is strong on counter attacks and transitions

Q & A

What are some of the strengths of the Moroccan national team in the first round?

Some strengths are their ability to regain possession, not overcommitting to high pressing, and building attacks from the back.

What area does the Moroccan team need to improve on offensively?

The Moroccan team needs to improve finishing on the left side, as most of their goals have come from attacks on the right side.

When does the Moroccan team tend to be at its weakest during matches?

The Moroccan team tends to decline at the end of the first half and second half of matches.

How does the assistant coach view Walid Regragui's suspension?

He views the suspension as unfair and hopes Regragui will be focused and ready to positively impact the players against South Africa.

What aspects of the matchup with South Africa favor Morocco's playing style?

The counterattacks and transitions suit Morocco's playing style against South Africa.

How does Morocco rank in building attacks from the back among Afcon teams?

Morocco ranks first, building 10 attacks from the back, followed by Algeria, Egypt, Senegal and the Ivory Coast.

Why does the assistant coach think South Africa creates chances building from the back?

Because their players are used to coach Hugo Broos's style of buildup from the back line.

Why can losing possession hurt against South Africa?

Because South Africa is the second best Afcon team at scoring from turnovers or counterattacks.

What gives Morocco an advantage on counterattacks versus South Africa?

Morocco's efficiency on counterattacks and transitions.

How can Regragui's presence on the bench positively impact Morocco's players?

By being in close proximity to encourage and motivate them during the match.