Ayoub Bouaddi says Morocco would have preferred to beat Mali after their 1-1 draw, but believes the friendly provided valuable insight into the areas the team must improve.
Speaking after the match, Bouaddi described the game as a demanding test against a talented Mali side. The encounter gave Morocco’s players the opportunity to compete at a high level and assess themselves against strong opposition.
“We would have preferred to win, and we need to improve in certain areas,” Bouaddi said.
The Morocco international said the squad had been targeting victory, although the final result ultimately proved unavoidable. He added that the team’s priority in the next phase would be to address the issues identified during the match.
Morocco are also aware that further work is required across several aspects of their play. Bouaddi said the group would continue working together to improve its performances and prepare more effectively for the competitions ahead.
The draw followed a preparatory period in which Morocco assessed the physical condition of their players and examined a number of technical details before moving on to the next stage.