Mohamed Wahbi, the head coach of Morocco's U-20 national team, emphasized the importance of complete realism for his team in their upcoming semi-final match against Egypt in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He highlighted that the team will rely on focus and calmness to secure a place in the final. Speaking at a press conference before the match, Wahbi explained that the Moroccan team must take advantage of the opportunities presented during the game wisely and stressed the importance of maintaining composure and focus in such decisive matches, which could be pivotal for the team’s journey. He said, "We must be realistic and capitalize on the opportunities we get. We need to be calm and focused to achieve our goal of reaching the final."
Wahbi further discussed the significance of the upcoming match and the challenges faced by the Moroccan team against a strong opponent like Egypt. He mentioned that the team aspires to enter the U-20 World Cup with strength and as continental champions, noting that qualifying for the World Cup was the primary and most important goal. The players are feeling great relief after securing their spot in the World Cup. He added, "We want to go to the World Cup as African champions. The players were overjoyed after achieving our first goal."

Regarding the Egyptian team, the Moroccan coach said, "We respect Egypt a lot and know their capabilities well. The Egyptian team never gives up and has some exceptional players, so the match will be tough for both teams." He assured that Morocco would respect their opponents and face them with full strength, pointing out that although the challenge would be difficult, they are well-prepared for it.

Wahbi concluded his remarks by confirming that the Moroccan team would not focus on external factors such as refereeing or the condition of the pitch, but would focus solely on their performance and playing style. He said, "From day one with the Moroccan U-20 team, I have always emphasized the need for the players to focus only on themselves. We do not focus on refereeing, the atmosphere, or the condition of the pitch. We know that refereeing can make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes go in our favor, sometimes against us, but our focus is always on ourselves and how we play."

With these statements, Mohamed Wahbi demonstrates his confidence in his team's ability to perform strongly and cohesively against Egypt in the semi-final, confirming that the primary goal is to qualify for the final and also win the tournament to reach the World Cup as Africa's champions.