After facing difficulties in the earlier stages of the World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2014, Morocco achieved a positive result on the last day against Ivory Coast. Despite Ivory Coast being a challenging opponent, the group led by coach Rachid Taoussi managed to set the tempo by scoring the opening goal, ultimately earning a draw after Ivory Coast equalized with a penalty converted by Didier Drogba. Taoussi acknowledged the tough nature of facing the best team in Africa at their home ground and highlighted that Morocco was the only team in recent years to hold Ivory Coast to a draw on their home turf. He also addressed critics, emphasizing the youth of the team and expressing confidence in their progress, aiming for success in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
MOROCCO: TAOUSSI SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE TO HIS DETRACTORS
