Rabat – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has celebrated Morocco’s Atlas Lions following their historic triumph at the FIFA Arab Cup.
In a post on social media, Infantino described Morocco as the “champions of the Arab world” after a thrilling match against Jordan.
He said the game entertained 84,517 passionate fans at the Lusail Stadium.
“It was wonderful to have the company of the HRH Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan; Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; and Minister of Sport, @abdulaziztf, among others, for this fantastic evening,” he said.
He also congratulated Qatar on organizing the “fantastic tournament.”
Morocco defeated Jordan in extra time 3-2 on Thursday, giving the country its second Arab Cup trophy.
In Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, and numerous other large and small cities, supporters streamed out of cafes, restaurants, and public viewing areas to take over streets and squares.
King Mohammed VI congratulated the Atlas Lions, describing their victory during the Arab Cup as beautiful.
The King said the achievement “strengthens the honorable place of Moroccan football at Arab and international levels.”
Moroccan midfielder Mohamed Rabie Hrimat was named the Best Player of the Arab Cup.
The AS FAR player was also crowned Best Player of the African Championship CHAN.
Moroccan star Abderrazak Hamdallah was named Man of the Match in the final game at the tournament. Wydad Casablanca goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid was named Best Goalkeeper of the tournament.
