The Iraqi Olympic football team players have made a promise to their coach, Rady Shneshel, ahead of their crucial match against Morocco in the Paris 2024 Olympic football tournament. The Iraqi team will face Morocco in the third round of the group stage at the Allianz Riviera Stadium today, Tuesday, at 6 PM Doha and Baghdad time.
During the last training session after the team's loss to Argentina (3-1), Shneshel spoke to the players, who expressed their sincere apologies to the coaching staff for the individual mistakes that led to their defeat, which has put them in a complicated position in the group standings. The players assured Shneshel that they are serious and determined to deliver a strong performance against Morocco, understanding the significant responsibility they carry, despite the difficulty of facing the Atlas Lions. They promised Shneshel that they would focus solely on how to achieve a full points haul from the match, aiming to qualify for the next round.
The Iraqi Olympic team's delegation does not wish to face the Iraqi fans, as they feel they have not performed well enough in the Olympics. The players did not expect such a large turnout of fans in France, especially since Iraqi supporters came from many other European countries and are not residents of France.
Currently, there is significant discipline within the Iraqi Olympic team, with everyone trying to provide the necessary support from the Iraqi Football Federation President Adnan Darjal and the President of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Aqeel Muftin, who has promised substantial rewards if the team qualifies for the next round of the Olympics.
Coach Rady Shneshel is scheduled to hold a final technical meeting with the players today, Tuesday, to share his last recommendations before the match begins. Shneshel wishes to focus on certain points and reiterate them to the players, hoping they will implement them precisely in the upcoming match against Morocco, which requires great effort and concentration from the Iraqi team.
The Iraqi Olympic team currently sits at the bottom of Group B in the Olympics, with a total of 3 points, trailing behind Argentina, Morocco, and Ukraine on goal difference. They must secure a victory against Morocco in their final match to earn a qualification spot for the next round.
