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Head coach of Mali, Tom Saintfiet has revealed his two little problems in Morocco amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Saintfiet noted that the only challenges he faces during the tournament in Morocco so far are the ‘temperature and rain’ as he admitted that these conditions are ‘beyond our control.’

The 52-year-old praised Morocco’s exceptional organization of the tournament, acknowledging the host country’s proven track record in managing large-scale sporting events.

“It’s been a fantastic AFCON so far. I’ve always loved Morocco for its ability to organize major sporting events. It is a beautiful country with good hotels, magnificent stadiums and excellent pitches for training,” Saintfiet said via CAFOnline.

“Overall, I am very pleased with this AFCON. The only small problem is the temperature and the rain, but that is beyond our control.

“I would say it is a very good AFCON, well organized, with a great atmosphere. The supporters are very positive in the streets.”

AFCON: It’s beyond our control – Mali coach, Saintfiet reveals two problems in Morocco

The head coach of Morocco, Walid Regragui, believes they will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ahead of their quarter-final clash with Cameroon, he remains optimistic about their chances of becoming champions.

Regragui, who is facing backlash from fans over his style, has however admitted it won’t be an easy game.

“We have the humility to believe that we can win this Cup of Nations,” Regragui told reporters.

“Cameroon needs no introduction. We know it’s going ‌to be tough again.”

If Regregui’s men beat the Indomitable Lions in the last eight, they will face either Nigeria or Algeria in the semi-final.

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Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, was very angry with Gabriel Martinelli and called the Brazilian player an ‘idiot’ for trying to push injured Conor Bradley off the pitch.

Neville said he was surprised that no Liverpool player hit the Brazilian and got a red card for it.

At the end of the match that ended in a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, Martinelli attempted to get the injured Bradley off the pitch by pushing him, despite the Englishman being injured.

Martinelli seemed to think Bradley was trying to slow down the game while Bradley’s injury looked serious as he was stretchered off because of the worrying issue.

Besides trying to get Bradley off the field, Martinelli also threw the ball at him while he was injured and on the ground.

Neville, who was Sky Sports as a commentator, was really upset with Martinelli, calling him an ‘idiot’.

“You can’t get him off the field,” Neville said. “You cannot do that. That is so poor. I think an apology is needed. Bradley is being stretchered off.

“I’m fuming with Martinelli to be honest. Disgraceful. Honestly, I really don’t get why the Liverpool players didn’t go over and kick him, I mean, seriously, and get a red card for it. That’s absolutely disgraceful.”

Meanwhile, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was asked about Martinelli in his post-match interview.

He said, “I saw Conor twist his knee. I don’t know what exactly happened to him. Obviously, he didn’t want to come back to the pitch because it was just taking too much time, and he was in a lot of pain.

“He couldn’t even figure out where he had rolled, and Gabriel showed up and pushed him off the field.”

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Ryan Alebiosu has returned to full training with the Super Eagles ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Desert Foxes of Algeria, DAILY POST reports.

Alebiosu suffered a cut in his right leg in Nigeria’s last group game against the Cranes of Uganda.

The injury forced him to miss the Super Eagles Round of 16 encounter with the Mambas of Mozambique.

The 24-year-old trained with the rest of the squad in Marrakesh Thursday evening on arrival from Fes.

Alebiosu will further build his fitness during tonight’s training session.

The Super Eagles will take on Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.

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