Walid Regragui, the head coach of the Moroccan national team, addressed a special message to the Moroccan fans, expressing his apologies following the match against Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.

In a post shared on his official account on the platform "X," Regragui expressed his deep appreciation for the fans who came to the stadium and supported the national team, emphasizing his awareness of the great hopes placed on the "Atlas Lions," especially given that the tournament is being held on Moroccan soil and the legitimate ambition to win the title.

The coach of the Moroccan national team emphasized that the players are fully aware of the great responsibility placed on their shoulders, affirming that the team will work to double their efforts in the upcoming matches in order to correct mistakes and deliver a performance worthy of the team's stature and the aspirations of its fans.

Regragui's message comes at a sensitive time, following mixed reactions to the performance against the Mali national team, as the coaching staff continues to work on restoring harmony and confidence within the team in preparation for upcoming challenges.

In the same context, Walid Regragui emphasized that the upcoming match against the Zambia national team represents a crucial opportunity to secure the top spot in the group, stressing that a victory in this encounter guarantees the Moroccan team will continue to play in the city of Rabat during the knockout stages.

During the press conference prior to the match, Regragui stated that the primary goal is to secure victory and finish the group stage in first place, due to its technical and moral significance before entering the knockout phase, which demands the highest levels of focus and discipline.

The coach of the "Atlas Lions" pointed out that the team remains motivated and determined to deliver their best performance, affirming that the players are mentally and technically ready after preparations focused on leveraging strengths and addressing the challenges that the Zambian national team might present.

The Moroccan national team is scheduled to meet their Zambian counterparts tomorrow evening, Monday, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, as part of the final round of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.