Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has urged his players to forgive Brahim Diaz following the painful Africa Cup of Nations final defeat, stressing the need for unity as the Atlas Lions shift focus to the future.
In a message aimed at calming tensions inside the camp, Regragui reminded his squad that football is a collective responsibility and that no single player should be blamed for the outcome of the final. The coach is fully aware that if the current negative atmosphere is not quickly eased, it could become heavy and destabilising for the group during preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
Regragui called for solidarity, insisting that the team must protect one another in difficult moments. Brahim Diaz, who missed the decisive penalty in the final against Senegal, has been at the centre of intense criticism, but the coach believes dwelling on the incident would only harm the squad’s morale and cohesion.
“The group must move forward together,” is the message Regragui wants to instil as Morocco begin a new chapter. With World Cup preparations on the horizon, the technical staff is determined to rebuild confidence, restore harmony in the dressing room, and ensure that the AFCON disappointment becomes a lesson rather than a lasting wound.
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