Morocco's national coach, Tarik Sektioui, said Wednesday in Nairobi that his team has drawn valuable lessons from their defeat against Kenya, lessons that will help them prepare for their upcoming clash with Zambia. The match, part of Group A's fourth round in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), is set for Thursday at Kasarani Stadium. «We've taken the necessary lessons from the loss to Kenya, and our focus is now on beating Zambia to secure all three points», Sektioui told reporters at a pre-match press conference. He stressed that «the most important thing is what we've learned from that defeat. We've analyzed our performance, addressed the shortcomings, and we're ready to take on Zambia and honor the national colors». Looking ahead to Thursday's fixture, Sektioui noted that «it won't be an easy match. In modern football, there are no weak teams anymore, everyone has access to the same tools and preparation. What makes the difference is the mindset and the will to win». Reflecting on the Kenya game, he admitted that «we could have done better in the final third against a side that sat deep. Too many of our passes inside the box lacked timing or proper positioning». For national team player Amine Souane, preparations for Zambia «are going well» and the squad «is fully aware of the responsibility on our shoulders». He added: «At CHAN, no match is easy, but we are determined to get a positive result and keep our campaign alive». «In the match against Kenya, we lacked the finishing touch. But that defeat is behind us now, and we'll approach the next game with a new mindset to get the win», Souane said. Morocco will face Zambia on Thursday at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. (GMT+1).
