Walid Regragui saw his name being whistled by the Moroccan public on the sidelines of the Atlas Lions’ decisive match against Zambia this Monday evening.
Big favorites of “his” African Cup of NationsMorocco is not yet officially qualified for the round of 16. The fault was a draw conceded against Mali (1-1), five days after its inaugural success against the Comoros (2-0).
Coming out of the draw against the Eagles, Walid Regragui was not spared from criticism. Moroccan fans were particularly virulent towards their coach on social networks, some demanding his departure in the middle of the tournament.
On the sidelines of facing Zambia this Monday evening, Walid Regragui was targeted again. This time he was heckled by the public at the Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium in Rabat.
Regragui whistled by the Moroccan public
When the composition of the two teams was announced by the singer Lartiste, the 50-year-old coach saw himself being whistled by some of the spectators. On the other hand, the names of all the Moroccan players were acclaimed.
To finish at the top of their group and thus face a better third in the round of 16, the Atlas Lions had to win against the Zambians. Which is done. The Moroccans scored a big victory (3-0), thanks in particular to a new achievement from Brahim Diaz and a double from Ayoub El Kaabi.
