Rabat – Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi delivered a decisive performance on Wednesday, leading Panathinaikos to a 2–0 victory against Kifisia in the third round of the Greek Cup.
While fellow Moroccan international Anass Salah-Eddine named in the starting eleven, Ounahi was initially left on the bench before coming on to make the ultimate difference.
Entering the match in the 64th minute, Ounahi broke the deadlock from the penalty spot just 12 minutes later to hand Panathinaikos the lead.
Ounahi sealed the win in the 89th minute, finishing off an assist from Andino to score his second goal of the night and guarantee Panathinaikos’s victory.
After spending the 2024–25 season on loan at Panathinaikos from Marseille, Ounahi completed a permanent transfer to Girona before returning to the Greek side on a full deal this summer.
The Moroccan quickly became a fan favorite during his first spell with Panathinaikos, earning the club’s Player of the Year honors as voted by the supporters.
In his subsequent spell with Girona, the midfielder contributed five goals and two assists in 24 La Liga matches last season.
Now back in familiar surroundings where he previously enjoyed great success, Ounahi has committed his long-term future to Panathinaikos with a contract running until 2030.
Ounahi’s strong return comes at the perfect time for Panathinaikos. As the season gets busy, his quality will give the team a huge boost.
