Morocco lifted the Arab Cup on Thursday night with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Jordan in Qatar, sending fans in Rabat into celebrations and raising hopes for the next target, the Africa Cup.
Hundreds of supporters poured onto Mohamed V Avenue, cheering the Atlas Lions after another international triumph following their African Nations Championship win in August and the Under-20 World Cup in October.
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The final was tense. Morocco scored early, but Jordan responded with two second-half goals. Morocco equalized in the 89th minute before Abderrazak Hamdallah sealed the win in extra time, sending the nation into jubilation.
Fans hailed the team’s resilience and looked ahead with optimism. “After this cup, the next one is the Africa Cup,” one supporter said.
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The victory adds another chapter to Morocco’s impressive football run, highlighting their growing dominance on both regional and continental stages.
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