Gerets vows to stay on despite Morocco exit

"If they let me I'll continue but it is not up to me," the former Belgian international said after a 3-2 defeat to co-hosts Gabon in Libreville on Friday.

"If they are not happy with me, they'll let me know," added a coach hailed just weeks ago for bringing on an exciting young generation of players, many tipped for success at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.