The elimination of the Atlas Lions in the round of 16 of the 2024 African Cup of Nations against South Africa (0-2) placed him on an ejection seat.
“It’s my failure,” he even said.
He ultimately retained his position at the head of Morocco.
This Monday, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation published a press release to announce the retention of Walid Regragui as coach of the national team.
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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation renews its confidence in Walid Regragui to lead the next stage, providing him with all means of support and accompaniment in order to achieve the status that national football in general and the national team in particular deserve », We can read in this press release.
His team, however, disappointed during this CAN 2024. After a controlled group stage, marked by two victories against Tanzania and Zambia, and a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Moroccans were surprised in the round of 16. final by South Africa.
More realistically, Bafana Bafana took advantage of a missed penalty by Achraf Hakimi to validate their qualification.
They are now in the semi-final thanks to their success against Cape Verde.
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Despite the disappointment, Morocco therefore made the choice to keep the coach who allowed it to reach the semi-finals of the last World Cup.
A fine tactician, Walid Regragui remains very appreciated by the players, in particular the leaders of the team such as Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat and Romain Saiss.
With the next World Cup, in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, in the sights, the leaders have therefore chosen stability.