Morocco coach Walid Regragui has acknowledged the weight of expectation on his team as they prepare to face Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The Atlas Lions will take on the Lions of Teranga tonight at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT.
Regragui admitted that playing on home soil naturally adds pressure on his side.
“The team that naturally has the pressure is Morocco. It’s normal — we’re playing at home,” said the head coach during a presser on Saturday
The coach also highlighted the importance of mental composure, urging his players to stay focused and avoid overthinking.
“For us, the key factor will be managing emotions. My only fear is not playing freely, putting too much pressure on ourselves and starting to think negatively.
“This is a football match, a final: you have to play it, you have to enjoy it,” he added.
The winner of tonight’s clash will be crowned AFCON champions.
