Morocco head coach Walid Regragui refused to comment on the Pharaohs’ defeat to Congo after being asked about Egypt's elimination from the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Atlas are currently one of two North African nations remaining in the tournament with Mauritania following Egypt’s defeat to DR Congo on Sunday.
“I don’t care about Egypt’s exit from the AFCON. They are indeed our brothers, and we felt sadness for them, but the Egyptian national team is like any other, like Congo,” Regragui said in his pre-match press conference.
“What matters to me is Morocco, and I don’t think about playing with the Arab flag. We play for Morocco.
“Egypt’s exit? The truth is that it’s tough for North African teams in this edition. They have all been eliminated except Mauritania and us. This means that what we are doing is good so far."
Morocco will take on South Africa in the round of 16 on Tuesday at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pédro.
By: Pascal Amoah
