South Africa stunned World Cup semi-finalists Morocco 1-0 to make it to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa gave Hugo Broos a 57th-minute lead and Teboho Mokoena secured a famous victory in the fifth minute of added time. To compound their misery, Achraf Hakimi missed a late penalty and Sofyan Amrabat was sent off.
In a post-match interview with Bein Sports, Head Coach Walid Regragui candidly acknowledged his responsibility for the Moroccan national team’s elimination in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations against South Africa.
Expressing regret, the national coach tendered an apology to Moroccan fans for the disappointment, emphasizing that the Atlas Lions will derive valuable lessons from this unexpected setback.
“This is a coaching failure and I bear all the responsibility. We made many mistakes and we lacked patience in building the game. We got a penalty and we would have been back in the game”. He Said
The Atlas Lions’ journey in the Ivory Coast AFCON concluded in the round of 16, facing a 2-0 defeat against South Africa and experiencing numerous missed opportunities.
