Despite becoming the first team to reach the semi-finals of the Caf U23 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco coach Issame Charai insist they will be going for a third win when they face eliminated Congo Brazzaville on Friday.
Morocco kicked off their Group A campaign with a 2-1 victory against Guinea before hammering Ghana 5-1 to qualify for the last four with maximum points. Ahead of their third fixture against Congo, who have already been eliminated from the competition, Charai insists they are seeking victory to keep their good run going.
“To me, there is no ‘A team’ or ‘B team,’ we have a strong collective unit, and we can rely on each and every player,” Charai told reporters ahead of the game as quoted by CafOnline, adding: “All the players must be prepared to start the match. There is no distinction between them. Those who take the field against Congo have the desire to secure victory. We aim to maintain this conquering spirit.”
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On the potential of facing either Mali or Egypt in the semi-finals, Charai said: “I was in Tanger where I witnessed the match between Egypt and Mali. We will meticulously analyse these three teams as we need to be fully prepared to face any opponent that crosses our path.”
When asked about the most formidable opponent for Morocco, the coach dismissed any notions of fear, stating firmly: “We fear no one. We believe in our abilities. We will show respect to every team. The word ‘fear’ does not exist in my vocabulary.”
Morocco have six points from two matches, Guinea are second on three, the same as third-placed Ghana, while Congo are last without a point.