The future of Walid Regragui as the coach of the Moroccan national football team, the Atlas Lions, has surprised many with the decision by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to stand by him despite the team’s early exit in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
In an official press release, the FRMF declared their decision to retain Regragui as the head coach and to provide him with all the necessary support to achieve success in the national team’s next assignment.
Despite Morocco’s early exit from the tournament, where they were beaten 2-0 by South Africa in the round of 16, the FRMF expressed confidence in Regragui’s ability to lead the team in the future competitions.
Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, emphasized the need to continue working and to deploy all efforts to give the national team and football the place they deserve.
He stressed the importance of delighting the Moroccan public during the next competitions, particularly the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the preparation for the finals of the African Cup of Nations that Morocco will host next summer.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation renewed its confidence in Mr. Walid Regragui to lead the next stage and expressed its gratitude to the loyal Moroccan supporters of the national team.
The federation also called on them for greater solidarity and encouragement towards the national team to meet the challenge of the 2025 Africa Cup, as well as other upcoming events.
The decision to retain Regragui as the head coach of the Atlas Lions has been met with a mix of surprise and support from the Moroccan football community.
The FRMF’s decision to stand by their man reflects their commitment to the future success of the national team and the sport of football in Morocco.
