Walid Regragui confident in Morocco's humble approach ahead of AFCON quarter-final clash
Morocco coach Walid Regragui is confident his side can go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the support of the country's fans.
Sebastian Hoeness backs Bilal El Khannouss to lift AFCON trophy
The 21-year-old Moroccan midfielder joined the Reds on loan from Leicester City in September last year.
He has three goals and three assists from 12 Bundesliga games and has played in three of his country's four AFCON games, including the full 90 as Morocco saw off Tanzania 1-0 in their last 16 clash.
The hosts play Cameroon in an eagerly anticipated quarter-final clash on Friday, but Hoeness wants El Khannouss to return with the trophy.
The head coach said on Morocco World News: "We are in constant contact. I congratulated him, and I hope he returns soon carrying the trophy.
“It rarely happens in a footballer's career to play in a major tournament in their home country. I hope he experiences many positive moments that give him a strong boost for the rest of the season.”
Tom Saintfiet says Mali must be brave to see off Senegal in AFCON quarter-final clash
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet admits it will take a monumental effort from his team to overcome Senegal in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Friday.
VFB Stuttgart hit by Tiago Tomas injury ahead of Dortmund match
VfB Stuttgart have been dealt an injury setback ahead of Friday night's Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund, with Tiago Tomas ruled out for several weeks, coach Sebastian Hoeness has confirmed.
'We need to score goals in Mexico' - Bathusi Aubaas says Bafana will take AFCON lessons to World Cup
Bathusi Aubaas says South Africa will take the lessons learned from their early Africa Cup of Nations exit into their World Cup campaign.