Walid Regragui eyes African glory as Morocco prepares for AFCON 2025

Walid Regragui is determined to lead Morocco to continental success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to take place on home soil.

The Atlas Lions finished the qualification campaign with an impressive 18 points from six matches, showcasing their attacking prowess by scoring 26 goals — the most by any team in the qualifiers.

As hosts, Morocco will enter the competition with high expectations and aspirations of clinching the title.

Regragui, who has been at the helm of the national team for several years, shared his ambitious vision for the upcoming tournament.

“My dream is to win the AFCON with Morocco, and that is our goal for AFCON 2025,” he stated.

Since taking charge, Regragui has guided Morocco to notable achievements, including their historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

This remarkable feat, which saw them become the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals, has only heightened the anticipation for their performance in the African tournament.

The Morocco national team has enjoyed a surge in confidence and quality under Regragui’s leadership, with a blend of seasoned players and young talents showing excellent form in international fixtures.

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draws closer, all eyes will be on the Atlas Lions as they look to capture a second continental title, having previously triumphed in 1976.

Regragui’s emphasis on winning the tournament comes at a time when Morocco’s football scene is experiencing a resurgence, both domestically and internationally.

Their performance in the qualifiers has highlighted their strength as a team, and with home advantage, the Atlas Lions will be seen as one of the favorites to lift the trophy.

As Morocco prepares for the final phase of AFCON 2025, Regragui’s goal remains clear: lead his team to continental glory and make history on home soil.