Rabat – Mohamed Ouahbi, the head coach of Morocco’s U20 national team, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his unwavering support for football and youth development.
In a press statement following Morocco’s victory, Ouahbi said: “I thank His Majesty King Mohammed VI for allowing us to live this dream.”
Morocco was crowned U20 World Champion after defeating Argentina 2-0.
Ouahbi said King Mohammed VI’s exceptional support for sport and youth motivated the national team throughout their World Cup journey.
“This is an enormous joy… For years, we have been waiting to break this glass ceiling,” he said.
Following their victory, King Mohammed VI sent a heartfelt message to the national football team.
“Just as you delighted and brought joy to passionate football fans, you have also filled us with happiness, along with the entire Moroccan people,” King Mohammed VI said.
This achievement is the first of its kind in the history of Moroccan football, the monarch said, saluting the Atlas Cubs’ self-confidence, harmony, and spirit of cohesion.
He also commended the team’s outstanding professional performance, celebrating all components of the champion lion cubs, including coaches, players, and technical and administrative staff.
