Paris 2024: Morocco Wallops Egypt To Claim Bronze Medal

Paris 2024: Morocco Wallops Egypt To Claim Bronze Medal

Sampson Adedeji 

Morocco secured their first-ever Olympic medal in men's football with a resounding 6-0 triumph over Egypt in the bronze medal match at Paris 2024 on Thursday, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Atlas Lions, led by the talismanic Soufiane Rahimi, produced a scintillating performance that left the Egyptian side utterly outclassed and their supporters stunned into silence at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

The North Africans got off to a flying start, with Abde Ezzalzouli opening the scoring in the 23rd minute. 

Rahimi then doubled Morocco's lead just three minutes later, powering home a pinpoint header to put the result beyond doubt.

Bilal El Khannouss added a third in the 51st minute, drilling a low shot past Hamza Alaa before Rahimi scored his second to make it 4-0 just after the hour mark.

Akram Nakach got in on the action, tapping home from close range after a selfless square ball from Rahimi, while captain Achraf Hakimi capped the rout with a stunning free-kick.