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Summary

This is a press conference with Morocco's national football team coach Walid Regragui ahead of Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage match against South Africa. Regragui discusses Morocco's preparations, strengths, and strategy for the upcoming match. He expresses respect for South Africa while emphasizing Morocco's confidence from their World Cup performance. Regragui also provides injury updates on key players Hakim Ziyech and Soufian Boufal and answers journalists' questions about Morocco's tournament run so far.

Takeaways

• 😊 The moderator asks journalists to pose questions directly to avoid long comments and allow more people to participate
• 😮 The coach says this knockout match is different - any bad result means going home, so they are motivated
• 🤔 There is uncertainty about the coach's role, but he says they will play with humility and use their qualities
• 👍 Shibi says the team has a new spirit and is focused on qualifying and winning the trophy this time
• 😥 Sofiane Boufal is injured and out for the rest of the tournament
• ❓ Hakim Ziyech's ankle injury will be assessed up to the last minute to determine if he can start
• 🔍 The coach analyzes South Africa's strengths like team chemistry and counters by focusing on Morocco's style
• 🎾 The coach says Morocco is prepared for over 90 minutes of play based on rest and tournament format
• 😠 He criticizes unfair treatment like his canceled suspension and denied schedule requests
• 💪 Morocco is concentrated only on their mission and winning the Africa Cup of Nations

Q & A

What is the context of this press conference?

This is a pre-match press conference for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match between Morocco and South Africa.

What injury issues is the Moroccan team dealing with?

Two key players are injured - Soufian Boufal is out of the tournament with a muscle injury, while Hakim Ziyech has an ankle injury but they will try to have him ready for the match.

How does the coach view the matchup against South Africa?

He has great respect for South Africa, noting they were the last team to beat Morocco. But he says Morocco has a different team now and is focused on qualifying for the next round with humility.

What are South Africa's strengths according to the coach?

South Africa has 7 players from the same club so they have good chemistry. They are a quick counter-attacking team that likes to play.

How does the coach respond to Egypt's coach claiming Morocco had an easy group?

He dismisses it, saying they earned 7 points with 2 wins and a draw. He focuses on Morocco's mission and is not distracted by outside comments.

How satisfied is the coach with Morocco's group stage performance?

He is very satisfied overall but acknowledges there are still areas for improvement, especially being more efficient finishing chances.

Is Morocco preparing for extra time against South Africa?

Yes, the coach says they are prepared for all scenarios including playing beyond 90 minutes.

Why was the coach previously suspended by CAF?

For briefly grabbing a player's hand during a match, but the suspension was overturned on appeal as excessive punishment.

What is the coach's message to the players ahead of this knockout match?

Be focused, start strong with intensity and rhythm, play their best level because there is no room for error in a knockout match.

What is the team's overall objective at this Africa Cup of Nations?

To win the title.