August 08, (THEWILL) – Morocco’s men’s football team clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Nantes, France on Thursday. The North African giants thrashed Egypt 6-0, with a standout performance from striker Soufiane Rahimi and a stunning free-kick goal from captain Achraf Hakimi.
Rahimi’s brace took his tally to eight goals in the tournament, cementing his status as the top scorer. Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss and Akram Nakach also found the net for Morocco, exhibiting their dominant offensive firepower.
Hakimi’s late free-kick strike from 30 metres out put the icing on the cake, capping off a comprehensive victory for the Atlas Lions. This bronze medal marks Morocco’s first-ever Olympic football medal and a historic achievement for North Africa.
Morocco’s journey to the podium was a testament to their resilience. They had already defeated Egypt in the final of last year’s Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which secured their place in the Olympics. Their opening group-stage victory over Argentina and narrow semi final loss to Spain further highlighted their quality.
With this triumph, Morocco has cemented its position as a force to be reckoned with in international football. The team’s youthful exuberance and technical quality were on full display, setting the stage for a bright future for Moroccan football.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
