2025 U20 Afcon: Morocco coach reveals what impressed him about Flying Eagles squad

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi faced the media after his side's goalless draw against Nigeria's Flying Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

In a tightly contested game at the 30 June Stadium, Cairo, the match ended without a winner despite both teams showing glimpses of offensive threat.

The best chances of the second half fell to Morocco but Zahouani and Arguigue failed to convert headers from point-blank range.

The Flying Eagles created chances of their own, with Israel Ayuma trying his luck from distance and Emmanuel Chukwu going close with a header, but neither effort tested the Moroccan goalkeeper.

After matchday two in Group B, the Atlas Cubs remain top of the group, level on four points with Nigeria but ahead on the number of goals scored. 

Speaking to reporters, Mohamed Ouahbi admitted his side faced a tough test in their draw against Nigeria, despite pre-match expectations of a comfortable win.

He went on to highlight two things that impressed him about the Flying Eagles squad, noting that they are physically strong and athletic. 

"Some people thought we'd beat Nigeria three or four-nil," Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said. 

"But we knew it would be difficult. They’re physically strong and very athletic. Our boys gave everything.

"We created two clear opportunities but didn’t take them. Now we’re all on four points and need to recover properly. Some players need a bit of rest."

On Wednesday, Nigeria will square off with Kenya, while Morocco go head-to-head with Tunisia in another Group B encounter.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel 

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