HIBAPRESS – Sports
The victory achieved by the Moroccan national team over its Cameroonian counterpart (2-0), in the quarter-finals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, was the focus of wide attention from the Argentine press.
The media praised the collective performance of the "Atlas Lions", the decisive impact of Brahim Diaz, as well as the ability to deal with the pressures resulting from the team being a favorite playing on home soil. The Moroccan team "dazzling" according to the newspaper Ole. The sports newspaper "Ole" described the Moroccan national team as "dazzling", noting that its strength was inspired by the enthusiastic atmosphere of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat and its fans surrounding the team. The newspaper also focused on the strong personality shown by the players in the face of a continental opponent of heavy caliber, praising their emotional control and turning the crowd pressure into a catalyst for strong performance. "Ole", which headlined its article "Dima Maghreb!", confirmed that the national team played the match "as if it were a final match", relying on solid defense, high physical density, and better control of the course of the game compared to previous matches. Clarin: Morocco's victory is a test of character. For its part, the newspaper "Clarin" highlighted the ability of the "Atlas Lions" to achieve victory in a context characterized by huge expectations, based on the historical journey in the 2022 World Cup and the organization of the African Cup of Nations in the Kingdom. The correspondent Nicolas Copa explained that the tension was palpable in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, where the "anxiety" of 65,000 spectators accompanied every attempt, considering that the Moroccan victory represents a test of character more than just a technical display. La Nacion: The Moroccan squad was decisive. As for the newspaper "La Nacion", the most widely circulated in Argentina, it focused on the effectiveness of the Moroccan squad, which scored two goals at decisive moments with few chances for the opponent, and described the defense as "solid and reliable". It also praised the contribution of Ismael Saibari, the scorer of the second goal that sealed qualification, thus freeing the stands that lived under the pressure of anticipation.
