""He's not only scoring, but he's also changed his mentality," head coach Regragui told ESPN. "He's running a lot, fighting, he keeps the ball, and it sends a message for his team that he's so important in the spirit of the team. "It's so important when you see your best player running like this, and then when he scores very important goals for us," he added. "He believes in what I want, and he's changed his mentality."
"Díaz has broken the deadlock for Morocco in four of their five Nations Cup games to date, including their opening 2-0 victory over Comoros, the 1-1 draw with Mali, and the 1-0 victory over Tanzania in the Last 16, when his second-half strike was enough to send a poor Atlas Lions side through. His form at the Nations Cup, where he's on course for both the Golden Boot and the Playe"
Brahim Díaz scored the opener as Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 to reach an Africa Cup of Nations semifinal for the first time in 22 years. Díaz has scored in five consecutive AFCON matches, becoming the first player ever to do so and frequently breaking the deadlock for Morocco. Head coach Walid Regragui credited a change in Díaz's mentality, noting increased running, fighting, ball retention and team contribution. Ismael Saibari added a late second to seal the victory and Morocco advance toward the tournament's later stages.
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