Walid Regragui, the coach of the Moroccan national team, confirmed that the match against Nigeria was not easy, describing it as a challenging game against a strong opponent with extensive experience at the continental level.

Regragui explained, in his statements after the end of the match, that the Nigerian team imposed their rhythm during certain periods of the game and posed a real test for the players. He pointed out that the "Atlas Lions" showed a high fighting spirit and demonstrated patience and focus until the final whistle.

The coach of the Moroccan national team added that believing in their ability to qualify and working hard were the keys to reaching the final, saying: "We worked hard and believed in our chances until the very last moment, and thank God we succeeded in achieving the goal."

Regragui emphasized that this qualification was the result of a collective effort and strong fan support, affirming that this will give the players extra motivation to perform at their best in the final match.