Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi hailed his side’s qualification for the next round of the FIFA World Cup following their 4-2 victory over Haiti, stressing that the achievement was above all the result of strong collective teamwork.
“I’m satisfied. We won the match and secured qualification. That’s what matters most,” Ouahbi said during the post-match press conference.
The Moroccan coach was keen to highlight the contribution of the entire squad, steering away from individual performances.
“I’m not going to focus on individuals. The whole group did an excellent job. Some players had not seen much playing time up to now, but they stepped up when called upon,” he said.
Ouahbi also emphasized the depth and complementarity within the Moroccan squad.
“We don’t have starters and substitutes. We have a complementary group in which every player fulfills his role perfectly when he comes on. The goals scored today by Rahimi and Gessime are a perfect illustration of that,” he explained.
The Moroccan coach added that his team’s greatest strength lies in its unity and mentality.
“We have a very good team. Our strength is the group. We respect all our opponents, but we fear no one and approach every match with the ambition to win,” he said.
Reflecting on the preparation for the match, Ouahbi noted that his staff had anticipated every possible scenario.
“We were prepared for all possibilities. Whatever our position in the standings, our objective remains the same: preserve the unity of the group, analyze our opponents thoroughly, and give everything on the pitch,” he concluded.
