Essam El-Hadary Celebrates Morocco's AFCON Triumph
In a heartfelt video shared with his compatriot Khaled El-Ghandour, Egyptian football legend Essam El-Hadary extended his warm congratulations to Morocco following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to award them the title of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a decision made after Morocco's victory over Senegal. El-Hadary expressed that this title is well-deserved and marks Morocco's second championship in their history. The delay in his congratulations, he explained, stemmed from the time lapse since the final match, which initially ended in a 1-0 defeat for Morocco but was later overturned to a 3-0 victory due to Senegal's players withdrawing in protest over a controversial penalty call.
El-Hadary emphasized, "The cup has returned to the Moroccans, and they deserved it from the outset, regardless of differing opinions on the matter." He also highlighted his emotional connection to the Moroccan people, celebrating their victory as a significant achievement for the Arab nation. Additionally, he specifically congratulated Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, acknowledging his exceptional performance that earned him the title of the best goalkeeper in the recent continental championship.
As reported by m.alayam24.com.
