Tannane’s Extraordinary Goal Leads Morocco to FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Triumph. Doha, Qatar — In a thrilling final that showcased the beauty of football, Morocco clinched their second FIFA Arab Cup title with a 3-2 victory over Jordan after extra time at the Qatar-hosted event.
The Atlas Lions’triumph was set into motion by Oussama Tannane’s stunning goal from his own half, a feat that has become the stuff of legends in the annals of the sport.
City, Country — Doha, Qatar — December 18, 2025 Morocco’s historic victory at the Lusail Stadium in Doha marked a memorable chapter in their footballing journey.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Jordan fighting back from a two — goal deficit to level the score, only to fall short in extra time. Tannane’s opening goal, struck from an estimated 59 metres out, left the crowd in awe and set the tone for an enthralling encounter.
In the fourth minute, the Qatar — based Moroccan attacker Tannane launched a shot from well over the halfway line that caught Jordan’s goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila off guard.
The ball flew past the bewildered keeper, resulting in a goal that was both a marvel and a rarity.
The keeper’s attempt to save the shot led to a lengthy stoppage as he collided with the post and was subsequently cleared to continue.
Jordan’s resilience was on full display as they fought back, equalizing in the second half through Ali Oliwan’s header from a corner.
A penalty converted by Oliwan, following a handball inside the box, gave Jordan the lead.
However, Morocco’s substitute Abderrazak Hamdallah levelled the score in the 88th minute, and it was Hamdallah who scored the winning goal in extra time after Marwane Saadane’s set-piece was deflected into his path.
Morocco’s victory, achieved in 2025, follows their previous triumph in 2012, when they defeated Libya in the final held in Saudi Arabia.
The win sees them succeed Algeria, who lifted the trophy four years ago by defeating Tunisia. Morocco’s success at the FIFA Arab Cup comes on the heels of their impressive performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they reached the semifinals, becoming the first African nation to achieve this feat.
The victory also sets the stage for Morocco to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where their European-based stars are expected to bolster the national team.
The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 was a resounding success, with ticket sales surpassing a million, doubling the previous competition’s sales four years ago.
As the Moroccan team celebrates their victory, football fans around the world await the next chapter in their journey.
Further details are expected as the Moroccan football team prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
