Morocco Aiming for AFCON History

Morocco have not won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1976, but they are one step closer to ending that wait after reaching the semi-finals. Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says his team are 'aiming to write history' after reaching the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004.

The hosts secured their place in the final four after a 2-0 win over Cameroon, with Brahim Diaz scoring yet again before Ismael Saimari secured the win in the second half. The last time Morocco reached the semi-finals, 12 years ago, they went on to lose to Tunisia in the showpiece, with their only triumph at the AFCON coming back in 1976.

Regragui expressed his gratitude to the players and fans, saying, 'I want to thank the players and the fans. It truly felt like we were playing with 12 players on the pitch.' He also emphasized the need to remain humble, stating, 'We must remain humble because every team wants to beat us, and we must respect all our opponents.'

The Atlas Lions will face either Algeria or Nigeria in the semis, and Regragui has high aspirations for the rest of the tournament. Morocco have won four of their five matches at the tournament, their joint-highest tally in a single edition of the AFCON.