Morocco Clinches Bronze with a 6-0 Victory Over Egypt in Paris 2024 Men’s Football.
Morocco delivered a commanding performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s football tournament, securing a 6-0 victory over Egypt to claim the bronze medal. The match, held at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, was a one-sided affair, with Morocco demonstrating their superiority throughout.
Soufiane Rahimi, the tournament’s top scorer, led the charge for Morocco, netting a brace in the 26th and 64th minutes to bring his total to eight goals in the competition. The scoring spree began with Ezzalzouli, who opened the floodgates in the 23rd minute, giving Morocco a 2-0 lead at half-time.
The second half saw Morocco continue their dominance, with El Khannous adding a third in the 51st minute. Rahimi then set up Akram Nakach for the fifth goal in the 73rd minute, before captain Achraf Hakimi completed the rout with a sixth goal, sealing Egypt’s fate.
Despite Egypt’s efforts, the North African encounter ended in a crushing defeat for the Pharaohs, mirroring their earlier loss to Morocco in the final of the 2023 AFCON U-23 tournament. Egypt’s journey to the bronze medal match included a victory over Spain and a hard-fought penalty shootout win against Paraguay in the quarter-finals, but they ultimately fell short in the semifinals against France.
Morocco’s victory is a significant achievement, adding to their growing footballing reputation, especially after their senior team’s strong showing at the last World Cup. The bronze medal places them third in the final rankings of the men’s football tournament, with Egypt finishing fourth.
The men’s football final between France and Spain will take place tomorrow at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where the host nation will look to secure gold on home soil.
