Walid Regragui’s Resignation Rumors: FRMF Issues a "Categorical Denial"
Confusion surrounds the future of the Atlas Lions’ boss following a heartbreaking AFCON final loss.
Is this the end of the road for **Walid Regragui**? Despite reports circulating from major outlets like Foot Mercato and RMC Sport suggesting the Moroccan head coach has tendered his resignation, the **Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)** has moved swiftly to shut down the rumors.
Conflicting Reports
Reports emerged on Friday, February 6, claiming that the 50-year-old tactician had stepped down following Morocco's failure to secure the AFCON 2025 title on home soil. These sources also suggested that Regragui might already have suitors waiting in the Saudi Pro League.
However, the FRMF countered these claims in an official statement, stating they "categorically deny" that any resignation has been submitted. This development marks the beginning of what could be a long-running saga in Moroccan sports media.
A Legacy of Record-Breaking Success
Despite the recent disappointment, Regragui's tenure over the last three and a half years has been nothing short of historic. His impressive resume includes:
- Leading Morocco to a historic **World Cup Semi-Final** in 2022—the first for any African nation.
- Reaching the team’s first AFCON final since 2004.
- Achieving a record-breaking streak of **19 consecutive victories**.
One "Panenka" Away from Glory
The narrow defeat to Senegal in the final remains a bitter pill to swallow. Morocco was inches away from ending a trophy drought that has lasted since 1976. The match ended in chaos, punctuated by a missed "Panenka" penalty by star player Brahim Diaz.
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