Morocco thumped Egypt in the Olympic bronze-medal game. The Atlas Lions smashed 6 past the hapless pharaohs. Morocco’s Soufane Rahimi scored a brace to become the first player to score in six straight games at the Olympics. Rahimi’s 8 goals are more than any other player at any Olympics. This historic win will further buoy Morocco’s meteoric rise in world football. The Atlas Lions scored 17 goals in a record-breaking campaign. It is another step in the right direction after their storied campaign back in the 2022 World Cup where they defied all odds to seal a spot in the semi-finals.
Audacious Olympic Victory
Morocco had a disappointing AFCON campaign. Despite being favorites for the African crown, fate had other ideas. South Africa trounced them after Morocco topped their group. The dreams of a nation were done and dusted in one fell swoop. Their unreal run in 2022 was being questioned left and right by critics. This is the perfect answer to the critics. The young squad’s success in Paris will bolster Morocco’s dream. They had a record-breaking campaign at the Olympics which saw them beat Argentina 2 to 1 in a controversial game. They also beat the USA three to the good in the quarter-finals before losing in the semi-final against Spain. A splendid campaign for Morocco.
Morocco To Make History?
This Morocco squad has a bright future ahead. They’ve got exceptional talents like Achraf Hakimi, El-Nesyri, and Sofyan Amrabat. Morocco’s poised attack and resolute defense have posed problems to the very best in the business (Cristiano Ronaldo would know). This bronze medal is only the beginning for the Atlas Lions. They’ve got bigger fish to fry. Their eyes will be set on the AFCON crown next year. The World Cup in 2026 however is the real goal. No African nation has gone as far as Morocco has at the World Cup. Can they defy all odds and claim the crown for themselves in America?
