Morocco wins FIFA Arab Cup capped a historic 2025 as the Atlas Lions staged a thrilling 3-2 extra-time comeback against Jordan at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, lifting the regional trophy with standout performances from Abderrazak Hamdallah and Oussama Tannane.
Hamdallah’s late heroics turn the final
Veteran Al-Shabab striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, 35, scored a dramatic brace to rescue Morocco after Jordan led 2-1 through Ali Olwan’s double. His 87th-minute equalizer forced extra time, followed by the 100th-minute winner that sparked wild celebrations and etched his name into Moroccan football lore.
Tannane’s wonder goal sets the tone
Umm Salal’s Oussama Tannane opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike from inside his own half just four minutes in, a viral screamer that stunned Jordan and ignited Morocco’s momentum in the high-stakes final.
Individual awards highlight Morocco’s dominance
Morocco’s Mohamed Rabie Hrimat (AS FAR Rabat) earned Best Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid claimed the Golden Glove. Jordan’s Olwan took Golden Boot honours as top scorer despite the loss.
Morocco’s golden 2025: Triple trophy haul
The Arab Cup victory marks Morocco’s third major title this year—U17 AFCON in April, U20 World Cup in October—building on their 2022 World Cup semi-final run and establishing them as African and Arab football powerhouses ahead of AFCON 2025.
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