Morocco’s national football team, the Atlas Lions, demonstrated their determination and good form by defeating Namibia 2-1 in a match on Saturday. This victory reinforces Morocco’s positive intentions for the upcoming 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
In the tournament’s first round, Morocco aims to secure qualification by navigating through challenges posed by the host country, South Africa, as well as Angola and Cape Verde. The team, led by coach Rachid Taoussi, has been meticulously preparing for these encounters.
Taoussi expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “I gave the maximum time to game to a few players to prepare them for the match on the 19th. I believe, with the changes we made, we gave new life to the team. We saw that the pace remained the same.” The coach emphasized the team’s progression, highlighting the creation of scoring chances and the ability to score a second goal.
Morocco’s next match is scheduled against Angola on the 19th, and the team appears focused and confident as they advance in the tournament.
