Bounou: The draw with Mali was a "valuable experience"

Moroccan international Yassine Bounou, goalkeeper for the national team, considered the friendly match against Mali to be a fruitful experience for the "Atlas Lions," despite ending in a 1-1 draw at the Grand Stadium in Tangier. He praised the strength of the opponent and the performance of the players who had the opportunity to participate.

In a statement to the media after the match, Bounou noted that the Malian team displayed a good level, explaining that the changes made to the Moroccan lineup did not negatively impact the overall performance, as the players who participated delivered a positive output.

The national team's goalkeeper also added that the match allowed the coaching staff to identify some positive points, alongside aspects that need improvement in the upcoming period.

For his part, Ayyoub Bouaddi, a player for Manchester City, stated that the Moroccan team performed well against a strong opponent with players possessing high technical skills.

Bouaddi indicated that the players were looking to achieve victory, but the draw provided the group with an opportunity to draw some conclusions regarding their performance and identify areas that need improvement.

The Moroccan player confirmed that the team is aware of the aspects that need development, emphasizing that the upcoming camp will provide a chance to continue working on them and prepare better for the upcoming challenges.