Sixteen years after Ghana’s historic triumph, Morocco have etched their name into the elite circle of FIFA U-20 World Cup winners.
The Atlas Lion Cubs stunned six-time champions Argentina with a commanding 2-0 victory on Sunday at the Julio Martínez Prádanos Stadium in Santiago, Chile, to claim their first-ever global title.
Inspired by a dazzling display from Yassir Zabiri, who netted both goals in a man-of-the-match performance, Morocco produced a flawless display that left the South Americans with no response.
Under the tactical guidance of Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the young Moroccans showcased a perfect blend of defensive discipline and fearless attacking football. Zabiri, the tournament’s breakout star, sealed a famous win with his brace and finished as the Golden Boot winner with five goals.
Just months after finishing runners-up at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco have now conquered the world — a testament to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s (FRMF) successful youth development programme.
The North Africans also swept major individual awards, highlighting their dominance in Chile.
- Othmane Maamane was crowned Player of the Tournament, claiming the Golden Ball.
- Final hero Yassir Zabiri took home the Silver Ball as the second-best player.
With this historic feat, the Atlas Lion Cubs have written their names in gold, inspiring a new generation of African footballers and reinforcing Morocco’s growing stature on the global stage.
— CAF
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