African football had been in a crisis of confidence after the last World Cup in Russia, when none of the five teams made it out of the group phase, but that has now all changed with the performance of Walid Regragui’s team in Qatar.
It was an impressive achievement, particularly as they carried injuries, had several half-fit players in their squad and looked fatigued in most matches, yet were able to display a resolute determination and sense of purpose. But young coach Regragui, appointed only three months earlier, was also able to create a team spirit despite having the most heterogenous squad at the tournament.
Morocco showed several aspects to their game in Qatar, with tenacious defence seeing them through against Spain in the last-16 but against France in Wednesday’s semi-final playing with attacking purpose when many expected they would sit back and absorb the pressure.
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