A decisive Arab Cup semi-final battle looms at the Khalifa International Stadium this Monday.
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates will face off in Qatar, with a coveted spot in the tournament’s final on the line.
Both nations have navigated difficult paths to reach the final four.
Consequently, anticipation is high as tactical preparations hit their peak.
Morocco Boosted by Star Striker’s Return
The North African side enters this Arab Cup semi-final fresh off a gritty 1-0 victory over Syria in the quarter-finals.
Coach Tarik Sektioui insists his squad is laser-focused on securing a win for their supporters.
Crucially, the team receives a major personnel boost.
Key striker Abderrazak Hamdallah is available for selection after serving a suspension.
This return adds firepower to a lineup already brimming with confidence.
However, the coaching staff remains cautious.
Sektioui noted that technical adjustments are underway to plug defensive gaps identified during training sessions.
UAE Riding Wave of Momentum
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates arrives with the confidence of a giant-killer.
They secured their semi-final berth by eliminating the defending champions, Algeria.
That victory came via a dramatic penalty shootout, anchored by the heroics of goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbaali.
UAE players and staff believe this resilience will serve them well against Morocco.
They are poised to challenge the favorites and keep their title dreams alive.
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