Congo coach Fabrizio Cezana finds pride in his team after narrow loss to Morocco

Despite a 1-0 defeat against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Congo’s head coach Fabrizio Cezana expressed deep gratitude for the Moroccan fans and hospitality.

Speaking after the match, he praised the local crowd’s respectful treatment of the Congolese delegation, saying he was “happy despite the loss.”

Cezana shared that the closeness of the result brought relief after his side’s previous 6-0 defeat, calling the game an important step forward. “The reason for my happiness is that Congo only lost by a single goal, unlike our last match,” he said. He acknowledged the strength of Morocco’s lineup, mentioning star player Achraf Hakimi by name.

The coach emphasized that his football federation had tasked him with building a stronger future squad and giving more opportunities to young players. Cezana closed his remarks by calling on Congolese fans to keep supporting the national team in their upcoming games.

Ultimately, it was not only the score but also the team’s resilience and the positive interactions with Moroccan fans that left the Congo coach with a sense of optimism for the road ahead.