Doha – Agencies – December 10, 2025
The Moroccan under-23 national team is preparing to face a decisive regional challenge in the 2025 Arab Cup football tournament, as they take on their Syrian counterparts tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, in the quarterfinal stage. The match will be held at the “Khalifa International Stadium” in Al Rayyan, Qatar, starting at 15:30 local Moroccan time (16:30 GMT).
This highly anticipated encounter for Moroccan and Syrian fans alike offers each team a chance to advance to the semifinals. The “Atlas Lions B” aim to build on their promising campaign after topping Group B with 7 points, while the Syrians seek a historic achievement after finishing second in Group A with the same points, edging out group leaders Palestine on goal difference.
In preparation, the Moroccan team relies on the harmony of their defensive and midfield lines, using the speed of their attackers to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the Syrian side depends on the experience of striker Omar Khribin, a key offensive player expected to lead the team toward the semifinals.
Expected Moroccan Lineup:
Mehdi Benabid (Goalkeeper), Soufiane Bouftini, Marouane Saadan, Mohamed Boulksout, Hamza Moussaoui, Mohamed Rabie Harimat, Walid El Karti, Anas Bacha, Amin Zahzouh, Tarik Tissoudali, Karim El Barkawi.
Expected Syrian Lineup:
Elias Hdaya (Goalkeeper), Ahmed Faqqa, Abdullah Al-Shami, Abdulrazak Mohamed, Zakaria Hanan, Mohammad Enz, Ilmar Abraham, Antonio Yacoub, Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Omar Khribin, Mohammad Al-Hallak.
Broadcast Channels:
The match will be broadcast live on several free-to-air sports channels, including:
- beIN Sports (main official broadcaster)
- Alkass Sports (Qatar)
- Abu Dhabi Sports (AD Sports)
- Dubai Sports
- Kuwait Sports
- Sharjah Sports (with commentary by Mohamed Al-Hana’i)
Additionally, online streaming will be available via official apps of the mentioned channels, as well as platforms like stc tv and the Kooora website to ensure comprehensive coverage of this sporting event.
The tournament, hosted by Qatar until December 18, continues to strengthen Arab sporting ties amid expectations of a high-quality performance befitting the stature of the two qualified teams.
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