HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
On an evening filled with football emotions, it wasn't only the match between the Egyptian national team and their South African counterpart that captivated the attention of the fans at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, on the evening of Friday, December 26th, but also a pure human moment that preceded it, created by a small Moroccan girl named Douaa Aouna, who transformed the opening of the match into an exceptional scene that remained etched in the memory of the Egyptians before the starting whistle.
Douaa, a fourth-grade student at Ali Azikoua School in the Taddart Anza neighborhood of Agadir, stood with a composure that belied her age, and recited the Egyptian national anthem with a flawless accent and confident performance, causing the stands to fall silent in respect, before feelings of admiration erupted in the hearts. It was not just a protocol performance, but a sincere moment that embodied the meaning of Arab Maghreb brotherhood, and proved that football is capable of uniting peoples before results divide them. With the start of the match, which ended with the Pharaohs' team winning in the African Cup of Nations, Douaa's name remained echoed on the Egyptian social media platforms, where fans and media professionals expressed their amazement at a Moroccan girl who had memorized their anthem and recited it with pride and respect, in an image that reflected the warmth of the Moroccan reception and the depth of the ties between the two countries. This scene would not have seen the light of day without the well-organized organization that the authorities of Agadir stamped, whether in terms of good reception, discipline, or attention to the smallest details that give continental demonstrations a human and civilizational dimension. The Adrar Stadium, on that evening, seemed to be an open space for joy and meeting, where sport mixed with culture, and childhood with symbolism. Thus, Douaa Aouna stole the spotlight quietly, and proved that one sincere moment may be more effective than ninety minutes of play. A small girl, with a big voice, redefined the opening of the match, and gave the Egyptians a beautiful memory of Agadir, which will remain present whenever that match is mentioned.
