Morocco's French coach Herve Renard said that he is deeply impressed by the capabilities of goalkeeper of the Egyptian team, Essam Al Hadary, especially in the match with his team in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship, which ended with the victory of the Egyptian team 1-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals to face Burkina Faso.

"I do appreciate the great historic role of Al Hadary, he is a great goalkeeper, and achieved a great achievement to be recognized and appreciated", Renard said in exclusive statements for Arabs Today.
Renard congratulated the Egyptians for reaching to the semi-finals, saying "You have a special team, can achieve great achievements, and I warn everyone from this team, because it is strongly coming.

He stressed, in a press statement, after the game, that the team of Morocco made a very strong game, but faced a strong opponent. Renard added "My only regret is that we couldn't get a win for all those who have worked with the team here and for all the Moroccan people not being able to continue this adventure is a shame."

" I am proud of all the players. One by one, honestly they were exceptional, "We lost the game but we have to look to the future," said Frenchman Renard.