Morocco’s national coach M’hamed Fakhir is preparing his squad for upcoming friendly matches against Congo and South Africa, teams that have both participated in recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. The friendly matches offer Morocco a valuable opportunity to assess its players and make strategic decisions ahead of future competitions.
Fakhir commented on the quality of the upcoming opponents, noting Congo’s impressive run to the quarter-finals of the last AFCON and Burkina Faso’s strong performance as finalists in the previous edition. He sees these matches as vital in evaluating Morocco’s current form and the team’s progress as they build towards the qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Regarding the atmosphere within the Moroccan camp, Fakhir emphasized the enthusiasm and commitment of his players. Despite having only played three friendly matches together, the squad is highly motivated. Fakhir praised the team’s work ethic, with each player determined to earn their place in the final squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
“We are building a core for this team…The players are enthusiastic and motivated; each of them is doing their best to confirm their place in the team,” Fakhir said.
This positive outlook from Fakhir reflects a strong sense of unity and purpose as Morocco aims to improve its performance and qualify for future tournaments.
