After the joy, the wait. Buoyed by a goal from Brahim Diaz, well launched by Achraf Hakimi, the Atlas Lions qualified, not without trembling against Tanzania (1-0). And are now waiting to know the winner of South Africa-Cameroon, which will be played this Sunday evening, to find out who they will face in the quarter-finals.
Walid Regragui’s protégés, however, know that they will stay in Rabat for the next round. The match is scheduled for Friday, January 9 at 8 p.m. Favorites for the final victory, they will have to manage popular pressure, sometimes paralyzing, to continue their journey.
Maybe without Ounahi
For this, they will be able to rely on Brahim Diaz, top scorer in the competition with four goals. The return of Achraf Hakimi, whose injury contracted with PSG for a time posed the threat of a withdrawal, should also support the Atlas Lions. Who, on the other hand, will probably have to do without Azzedine Ounahi.
The former OM midfielder did not appear on the match sheet against Tanzania and was on crutches when he arrived at the stadium. After his goal, Diaz even held up a midfielder in tribute to the torchbearer, suggesting that he would not be available for a while. Will the absence of the midfield regulator be detrimental for the Moroccans?
