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Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has praised Achraf Hakimi following the defender’s commanding win in the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award and voiced his belief that the Paris Saint-Germain star could one day lift the Ballon d’Or. Hakimi, 26, comfortably secured the prestigious title, which celebrates the best African player in France’s top division, finishing well […]
Since their historic World Cup performance in 2022, Walid Regragui’s Morocco has undergone significant tactical transformation. The coach is now focused on pushing his team beyond their established defensive solidity, aiming to evolve into a more dynamic and ambitious unit that can dominate the international stage. In an exclusive interview with AS, Regragui shared his […]
Walid Regragui has revealed he came close to resigning as Morocco head coach following the team’s early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite entering the tournament as one of the main contenders, buoyed by their remarkable fourth-place finish at the 2022 World Cup, Morocco’s campaign ended in disappointment. The Atlas Lions were […]
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has firmly addressed speculation surrounding Lamine Yamal’s decision to represent Spain, refuting claims that the young Barcelona star was ever offered only a place with Morocco’s U23 squad. Before committing his international future to Spain’s senior national team in September 2023, Yamal, whose father hails from Morocco, had been heavily […]
The head coach of Morocco’s national team, Walid Regragui, has selected PSG forward Ousmane Dembele as the best player in the world at the moment. According to the Atlas Lions boss, the French-Mauritanian attacker has been extraordinary this season with his performances. “I think Ousmane Dembele is the best in the world right now. His […]
The head coach of the Atlas Lions of Morocco, Walid Regragui, has opened up on his ambition heading into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. According to him, it is his wish to win the tournament for Morocco. “Of course, my greatest wish is to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which […]
Morocco coach Walid Regragui opened up on how Lamine Yamal ended up playing for Spain over the Atlas Lions. Lamine Yamal played for the youth teams of the Spanish national team during his process of maturity and growth, but the leap to the top flight catapulted his status at the international level. At that moment, […]
Despite Morocco’s strong performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, head coach Walid Regragui has come under scrutiny for his team’s playing style. While the Atlas Lions have secured victories, some fans and analysts have expressed concerns over the lack of attacking flair and dominant scorelines, particularly in matches against lower-ranked opponents. Regragui, who led […]
Morocco secured its fifth consecutive victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, extending its unbeaten run to 11 official matches. Despite the impressive results, national team coach Walid Regragui continues to face skepticism from sections of the Moroccan fanbase. The Atlas Lions defeated both Niger and Tanzania in Oujda, putting themselves within touching […]
Morocco coach Walid Regragui acknowledged his side’s struggles despite their win against Tanzania on Tuesday night. The Atlas Lions continued their impressive run in the qualifiers with a 2-0 win against Tanzania in the Matchday six games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After a goalless first half, the home side broke the deadlock through Nayef […]
