Morocco Wins yet another landmark moment in Arab football, continuing a journey that stunned the world at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Three years after reaching the semi-finals in Qatar, the Atlas Lions lifted the FIFA Arab Cup trophy with a dramatic 3-2 win over Jordan at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Thursday.
The final lived up to expectations, delivering high drama, late goals, and extra-time tension. “It was a final that had everything—pace, pressure, and passion,” summed up the mood inside the stadium as fans witnessed a classic showdown.
Five-Goal Thriller Seals Morocco’s Title
Morocco wins the title after an early breakthrough, with Oussama Tannane opening the scoring just four minutes into the match. Jordan responded with resilience, and Ali Olwan headed home the equaliser in the 48th minute before calmly converting a penalty in the 68th minute to put Jordan ahead.
As the clock ticked down, Morocco’s experience came to the fore. Abderrazzak Hamed Allah struck two minutes before full time to force extra time, shifting the momentum back in Morocco’s favour. “We never stopped believing, even when the game slipped away,” reflected the dramatic turnaround.
In the 100th minute, Hamed Allah struck again, sealing a memorable victory and handing Morocco the FIFA Arab Cup trophy just ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Jordan, playing their first-ever Arab Cup final, earned widespread praise despite falling short in a pulsating contest.
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