Agadir, Morocco – The Moroccan national football team secured a resounding 6-0 victory over their Congolese counterparts today, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, as part of Group E matches in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Atlas Lions entered the match with a strong focus and determination to win, which was evident from the opening minutes of the encounter.
In the 8th minute, عز الدين أوناحي opened the scoring early, putting the Moroccan team ahead.
The Atlas Lions’ dominance continued throughout the match, as they doubled their lead in the 16th minute through شادي رياض.
The Moroccan team’s attacking rhythm did not slow down, and in the 20th minute, أيوب الكعبي scored the third goal, confirming the Atlas Lions’ absolute control over the match.
The Congolese team faced some counterattacks from the Congolese team, but they posed no threat to the goal of Yassine Bounou, the Atlas Lions’ goalkeeper.
In the 39th minute, أيوب الكعبي scored again, making it the fourth goal for the Moroccan team.
As the second half began, the Moroccan team’s control over the match continued, as أيوب الكعبي completed his personal hat-trick and the fifth goal for the Moroccan team in the 53rd minute.
The goal-scoring spree did not stop there, as in the 62nd minute, سفيان رحيمي scored the sixth goal for the Moroccan team, confirming the Atlas Lions’ well-deserved victory.
With this win, the Moroccan team strengthened their lead in Group E with 9 points, while the Congolese team remained without a point.
Outstanding performance by Moroccan players
The Moroccan players delivered an outstanding performance in this match, showcasing great cohesion and teamwork, controlling the game from start to finish.
Azzedine Ounahi, Shadi Riad, Ayoub El Kaabi et Sofiane Rahimi shone in particular, each scoring goals in this match.
A significant step towards World Cup qualification
This victory is a significant step for the Moroccan team on their way to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they now have 9 points at the top of Group E.
The Atlas Lions are looking to continue their strong performances in the upcoming matches and secure their place in the World Cup finals for the sixth time in their history.**