HIBAPRESS – Casablanca
The Moroccan Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, congratulated the national under-20 team after winning the Youth World Cup in Chile, stressing that the historic achievement is a source of pride for all Moroccans.
Akhannouch said in a tweet on his official account: "Morocco is the champion of the Under-20 World Cup in football. Congratulations to His Majesty the King and all Moroccans for this historic victory. Thank you, champions, Dima Maghrib." The Prime Minister's congratulations came in appreciation of the state's efforts towards the Moroccan team and its great efforts during the tournament, stressing that this victory highlights the capabilities of Moroccan football to compete in international forums and is a historic achievement for the first world title for any Moroccan team at all age levels. This crowning is the fruit of years of work in developing sports academies and young talents and gives Moroccan football a strong boost towards the future, with praise for the fighting spirit and high skills that the players showed throughout the tournament.
