Failure to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations may be viewed as a dismal result, but Morocco coach Rachid Taoussi believes they have reason to be proud.
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The Lions of the Atlas recorded their third successive draw on Sunday when they were held 2-2 by South Africa, a result that saw them eliminated from the tournament. It continues a poor run of form in the continent's premier competition, one they haven't won since 1976.
Despite this, Taoussi feels that his young squad - in which the average age is 24 - is heading in the right direction.
"We walk out with honour and dignity after a good game. I am very happy with the team and they played very well and they tried hard to improve," he said.
"For me the balance sheet is positive, we didn't lose a match. I know that the national team will do well because the foundations are there."
Taoussi, who has only been at the helm of the national team for a matter of months, says his team are now looking forward to their upcoming World Cup qualifying games.
"I think right now we have the ability to go to Brazil," he said of the qualification attempt. "That is our short-term goal and our long-term goal is to prepare for AFCON 2015 in Morocco."
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