Rabat – Al Ahly of Egypt congratulated the Kingdom of Morocco on the U20 World Cup victory, praising coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad for honoring Arab football.
In a statement, the Egyptian club said: “Al Ahly Club, its board, members, and fans extend heartfelt congratulations to our brothers in Morocco, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and all supporters on the historic achievement of the Moroccan youth team, which honored Arab football and won the U20 World Cup. We wish our brothers continued progress and prosperity.”
The message was widely shared across Moroccan media, seen as a gesture of Arab solidarity and recognition of Morocco’s growing football stature.
The Atlas Cubs made history by becoming the first Arab and second African nation to win the U20 World Cup, defeating Argentina 2–0 in the cup’s final held in Chile.
Al Ahly’s tribute added to the wave of regional and international praise, as Morocco’s youth team continues to garner pride across the Arab world.
Morocco’s 2–0 win over Argentina in Santiago marked a major milestone in the country’s football progress, building on the senior team’s semi-final finish at the 2022 World Cup.
