The Moroccan football landscape has been hit with uncertainty following reports that head coach Walid Regragui turned in his resignation. The news comes approximately three weeks after the Atlas Lions suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Resignation Rumors
On Friday, reports from football transfer experts suggested that Regragui had officially stepped down from his position. The purported move was seen as a reaction to the immense pressure following Morocco’s failure to secure the trophy on home soil, despite entering the tournament as heavy favorites.
Federation Issuess Categorical Denial
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) acted swiftly to quell the speculation. In an official statement, the federation categorically denied that Regragui had resigned, insisting that the coach remains in his position and continues to lead the national team’s technical project.
The AFCON Final Heartbreak
The rumors are rooted in the aftermath of the January 18 final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
- The Result: Morocco fell 1–0 to Senegal in extra time.
- The Decisive Goal: Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye secured Senegal’s second title in three tournaments with a powerful strike in the 94th minute.
- Controversy: The match was nearly derailed when Morocco was awarded a late penalty in second-half stoppage time. Senegal players briefly threatened to walk off the pitch in protest before a VAR review allowed play to proceed.
- The Miss: Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz stepped up for the spot-kick but failed to convert, a moment that proved fatal to Morocco’s title hopes.
A Legacy of High Expectations
The defeat was particularly stinging for the Moroccan public. Having reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup—a historic first for an African nation—Regragui was widely expected to end the country’s long wait for a continental trophy, which dates back to 1976.
While the federation maintains its support for the coach, the intense scrutiny surrounding the team’s performance suggests that Regragui’s future remains a significant talking point in African football.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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