The coach of the Moroccan national football team, Rachid Taoussi, expressed the need for public support during the upcoming match against Gambia to keep their hopes alive for qualification in the 2014 World Cup. Despite the challenges and the slim chances of reaching Brazil, Taoussi called for solidarity and urged the fans to rally behind the team.
Currently placed third in Group C, five points behind Ivory Coast, Morocco faces a tough situation. Taoussi acknowledges the team’s limited control over their destiny but believes in the potential impact of the home crowd. He emphasized that the team needs the support of the federation and all Moroccans to secure a victory against Gambia and hope for a misstep from their opponents.
The coach stressed the importance of a win in the upcoming match, as any result other than victory would eliminate Morocco from the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The qualification process allows only the group leaders to advance to the third round.
Taoussi, despite the challenges, remains optimistic about the future. He mentioned that the door to the national team will remain open for players meeting the required conditions. The coach plans to continue working in the medium and long term to build a strong team for future competitions. Taoussi highlighted the young age of the players in the selection, expressing confidence that participating in official matches would make them more competitive and experienced in their careers.
