Doha: FIFA underscored the symbolic significance of the venue, recalling that the stadium once again hosted a thrilling final, three years after the legendary Argentina-France clash at the 2022 World Cup. “The final of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 was also well worth watching,” the website wrote, describing a fiercely contested duel between the tournament’s two best teams.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the article’s author highlighted in particular the “audacious” goal, “without a doubt the most beautiful of the tournament,” scored in the 4th minute by Oussama Tannane, who struck an extraordinary shot from the halfway line. The effort “astonished the crowd as much as it did his teammates.”

Reactions gathered by FIFA reflected the emotion sparked by the stunning goal. “I didn’t see it coming; it surprised all of us,” said Mounir Chouiar, adding that the goal “really suits him” and rewards his dedication throughout the competition. Marwane Saadane went further, hoping the strike could be a contender for
the Puskás Award (FIFA’s goal of the year), while Soufiane Bouftini admitted he was “in shock” at a goal for which “there are no words.”

FIFA also noted that Jordan, inspired by a brace from Ali Olwan, showed remarkable character by turning the game around and holding the lead until the closing moments of regulation time. It was then that Abderrazak Hamdallah emerged, embodying the second Moroccan hero of the evening. First an opportunistic equalizer from a corner kick, then the decisive goal in extra time, the striker demonstrated, according to the website, his “innate sense of goal.”

“He’s a striker with an eye for goal,” Mounir Chouiar commented, stressing the importance of supporting him so he can fully express his talent.

The FIFA website emphasized that this success is part of a broader momentum in Moroccan football. With the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 set to be hosted by Morocco, the article’s author believes such flashes of brilliance are bound to be repeated. Marwane Saadane sees this as the expre
ssion of a new mindset. “The dominance of Moroccan football has become a real culture in the country. We now approach competitions with a winning mentality,” he said.

With heroes capable of stepping up at any moment, Moroccan football “definitely has the wind at its back” and can nurture “very high ambitions” ahead of upcoming continental and global challenges, FIFA concluded.