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Shelley said, at the press conference after the game, that his players started to fight with a great pace within the first twenty minutes, but the team gradually stopped and left opportunities that allowed Morocco to return to the game, adding that the loss of the ball and the lack of physicality made it difficult to continue the same pace.
He confirmed Nigerian coach He was very disappointed by the dismissal, especially since his team had been trained a lot on the penalties, before saying, “This is football and we have to accept it,” emphasizing at the same time his pride in what the players gave in terms of mental, physical and technical aspects.
Regarding his future on the subject of technical staff, Shelley explained that he has no information at the moment, and that the game and the results of the competition will be analyzed before making a decision, reminding that the Nigerian national team is still worried about the game against them. EgyptAnd the race is not over.
He added: “Maybe we are the best team in the competition, but in three days the president can decide to keep me or not. There are several things that need to be discussed.”
Shelley paused as they embraced Technical director of the Moroccan national team Walid Al-Rakraki After the end of the game, he said that the Moroccan coach is a “big brother,” and he praised him for the work he is doing and that he deserves to win, emphasizing the importance of respecting his opponent, turning the page, and continuing to work.
The Nigerian coach also showed his interest in the community and construction in Morocco Especially in Fez, where he has been many times, he emphasizes that Morocco “is well prepared to receive the 2030 World Committee,” and congratulates the Kingdom for the organization’s success in this edition of the African Cup.
Shelley also expressed his happiness at the presence of 4 African coaches in the semi-finals, considering that this made him proud. He praised both Regragui and the Senegalese coach, stressing that talent should be the way to gain opportunities apart from any other considerations. He recalled his personal path by saying: “I am the son of a French father and a Malian mother. I was born in Côte d’Ivoire and I teach in Nigeria.”
The coach of the Soaring Green Eagles concluded his speech by stressing that he hopes to return to Abuja after winning the continental title, expressed his disappointment in losing this bet in the last meters, and noted that his misfortune put him in front of the national team that is preparing for the second time.
