Rkraki: Any Result Other Than Winning the Africa Cup of Nations Will Be a Failure
Rkraki confirms that winning is the only goal for the Atlas Lions in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
SUMMARY
Morocco's national team coach Walid Rkraki affirmed that the team is the leading contender for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stressing the necessity to win every match and considering any result other than victory a failure.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Rkraki confirms Morocco as the leading contender for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
- The team is obligated to win every match.
- Rkraki points to positive pressure and the team's ability to manage emotions.
- The team consists of a young group that has gained the necessary experience.
CORE SUBJECT
Statements of the Moroccan national team coach about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Walid Rkraki, coach of the Moroccan national team, confirmed that the Atlas Lions are the frontrunners for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, emphasizing that the team is obligated to win every match.
Rkraki said in the press conference ahead of the match against Comoros in the tournament opener: "The expectations on us are clear... any result other than victory will be a failure."
He added: "We have positive pressure, and we will be able to manage emotions and matches, that is what we want. We are a young group, but all the players have grown within the team and gained the necessary experience."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Walid Rkraki
👤 Person_MaleCoach of the Moroccan national football team
Moroccan national team
🏛️ OrganizationMorocco's national football team
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
EventThe 2025 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament
Comoros
📍 Location_CountryA country in East Africa, Morocco's opponent in the tournament opener
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"The expectations on us are clear... any result other than victory will be a failure."
Context: Statements at the press conference before facing Comoros
"We have positive pressure, and we will be able to manage emotions and matches, that is what we want. We are a young group, but all the players have grown within the team and gained the necessary experience."
Context: Statements at the press conference before facing Comoros