The Royal Moroccan Football Federation officially confirmed the continuation of Walid Regragui’s tenure as the head coach of the Atlas Lions on Monday, February 5. Despite the disappointment in the recent African Cup held in Ivory Coast, Regragui’s mandate extends until 2025, encompassing the upcoming challenges of AFCON2025 and the quest for qualification in the 2026 World Cup.
In an official statement released on Monday, the FRMF expressed its ongoing trust in Walid Regragui, emphasizing their commitment to providing comprehensive support and guidance for the national football team.
The federation acknowledged the dedication of Moroccan supporters, both within the country and abroad, calling on them to rally behind the team for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup challenge.
The decision to retain Regragui comes in the wake of his declaration before the African Cup, where he had expressed his intention to step down if the Atlas Lions failed to reach the last four in Ivory Coast.
The team’s early elimination in the round of 16 had raised questions about Regragui’s future leadership.
As the path forward becomes clear for Regragui, the daunting tasks ahead include leading Morocco in hosting the 35th edition of the African Cup in 2025.
The FRMF places significant expectations on the coach to secure victory in the AFCON, a title that has eluded the Atlas Lions for 48 years.
The pressure is heightened with the promising generation of players under Regragui’s guidance.
Moreover, the coach, honored as the best coach of 2023 by CAF, faces the arduous challenge of qualifying the team for the 2026 World Cup.
Following Morocco’s semi-finalist performance in Qatar, the nation aspires to global recognition by establishing itself among the elite footballing nations.
With the 2026 World Cup jointly hosted by Spain and Portugal, the federation looks to Regragui to build on existing foundations and guide Morocco to new heights on the world stage.
Morocco’s football ambitions are vast, with the ultimate dream of seeing the national team ascend to the pinnacle of global football.
As Regragui takes on these monumental challenges, the eyes of the Moroccan people remain fixed on the possibility of historic achievements under his leadership.
