A Surprise Snapshot from Rekragui During the Introduction of Morocco's New Coach

The former coach of the Moroccan national team, Walid Regragui, surprised attendees with a notable gesture during the press conference dedicated to introducing the new coach, Mohamed Wahbi, to the media.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation announced on Thursday evening the end of Regragui's tenure with the national team after three and a half years of work, during which he led the "Atlas Lions" to achieve a historic feat by reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, before later failing to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

A conference that combines honoring and presentation.

The university decided to organize a press conference that combined honoring Regragui for his contributions to the national team and introducing the new coach, Mohamed Wahbi, who previously oversaw the youth team.

The meeting was attended by several media outlets, where the key milestones of Rekragui's experience with the team were reviewed, along with a discussion on the features of the upcoming phase under Wahbi's leadership.

Sudden departure

During the conference, Rekragui unexpectedly left the room before it ended, while Mohamed Wahbi was speaking with journalists, in a moment captured by the cameras, which raised questions about the reasons behind this behavior.

Earlier Moroccan media reports had mentioned tension in the relationship between Regragui and the federation officials, especially after the national team's loss in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Statements after the change

During the same conference, Rekragui considered his departure at this time to be natural, pointing out that the team might need fresh blood to continue its development path.

On the other hand, Mohamed Wahbi confirmed that the team experienced a significant shock after losing the Africa Cup of Nations final, but he emphasized the need to focus on continuity and work on addressing areas that need improvement, expressing his confidence in the team's ability to overcome the upcoming stage.