HIBAPRESS
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), in an article published today, Friday, praised the Moroccan national team's victory in the Arab Cup (Qatar 2025), after defeating the Jordanian team in the final (3-2), thanks to two quick goals scored by both Oussama Tannane and Abderrazak Hamdallah, who were chosen as the heroes of the historic evening at the Lusail Stadium.
FIFA mentioned that the Arab Cup final match brought back to the minds of football fans around the world the atmosphere of the exciting match that brought together Argentina and France in the World Cup final (3-3 after extra time, 4-2 on penalties), which was played on the same stadium and on the same date three years ago. The article highlighted the "ontological" and "best in the tournament" shot in the fourth minute by Oussama Tannane from midfield, a shot that "amazed the fans as well as his teammates". Moroccan player Mounir Chouair said in a statement to FIFA, "Oussama Tannane and I talk a lot, and the goal he scored today reflects his value as a player." Marouane Saâdane also expressed his hope that Tannane would win the Puskás Award. On the other hand, FIFA pointed out that the Jordanian national team players were "strong and stubborn", praising the two goals scored by striker Ali Olwan. He continued that the Nashama team regained control of the match, thanks to Olwan's two goals, and maintained their lead until the 88th minute, when the second Moroccan hero, Abderrazak Hamdallah, appeared to decide the match for the Atlas Lions. The author of the article quoted Mounir Chouair as saying about Hamdallah, "He is a striker who has a high scoring sense. We see that in training and during matches." Soufiane Bouftini said that "since we got fourth place in the 2022 World Cup, the team has been dealing with every competition with a winning mentality, and always looks forward to winning titles. Moroccan players of all age groups are ascending to the podiums." The FIFA website confirmed that this achievement falls within the framework of the dynamism that Moroccan football is experiencing, noting that Moroccans expect their team to repeat their success in the African Cup on their land. The article concluded that with the emergence of new heroes everywhere, the country can set its sights on high goals in the near future.
