Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has acknowledged the weight of expectation on his team ahead of tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
The Atlas Lions face the Lions of Teranga at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Regragui said the pressure is naturally on the home side.
“The team that naturally has the pressure is Morocco. It’s normal — we’re playing at home,” said the head coach.
He stressed the importance of staying composed and managing emotions throughout the match.
“For us, the key factor will be managing emotions. My only fear is not playing freely, putting too much pressure on ourselves and starting to think negatively. This is a football match, a final: you have to play it, you have to enjoy it,” Regragui added.
