Morristown, United States (AFP) – After a disappointing penalty miss using the "Panenka" technique during a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final earlier this year, it seemed as if Ibrahim Dia had lost his way. However, he has since managed to regain his form, playing a pivotal role as the playmaker for the Moroccan national team, which is set to face France once again in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
Published on: 07/07/2026 - 09:10
Despite being recognized as the best player and top scorer (with 5 goals) in the Africa Cup of Nations held on home soil, Dia's missed penalty against Senegal in January led to a barrage of criticism that he struggled to overcome, according to followers of the
