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Morocco coach Walid Regragui said his side\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against Nigeria was among the toughest matches of the tournament, describing it as a contest \u201cworthy of a final\u201d after Morocco advanced on penalties.<\/p>\n
Speaking after Morocco\u2019s 4\u20132 shootout win following a 0\u20130 draw after extra time, Regragui said the intensity and quality of the opposition explained the difficulty of the encounter.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a very strong match because Nigeria are a strong team,\u201d Regragui said. \u201cThey caused us problems today. It was a game with the value of a final, not a semifinal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Morocco dominated long stretches of play but were unable to find a breakthrough, forcing the match into extra time and then penalties.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese kinds of matches are decided by details,\u201d Regragui said. \u201cWe did everything to score and to win during normal time, but in the end the draw was deserved. Thankfully, we delivered in the penalty shootout.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Morocco coach singled out Nigeria\u2019s performance, calling them the toughest opponent his team had faced in the competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thank the Nigerian team,\u201d he said. \u201cThey are the best team we have played against in this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morocco will face Senegal national football team in the final after Senegal defeated Egypt 1\u20130 in the other semifinal.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead to Sunday\u2019s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Regragui stressed the importance of managing player fatigue after a demanding semifinal.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be clear physical fatigue that we must manage well,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want to make our people happy. They deserve to win this Africa Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morocco are bidding for a second continental title, having last won the tournament in 1976.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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