Morocco's Dominance in Futsal Friendlies
The Moroccan national futsal team, known as the Lions, concluded their friendly matches against Saudi Arabia with a second consecutive victory, triumphing 6-3 on Tuesday evening at the Al Inbiâat indoor hall in Agadir. This impressive win further cements their positive momentum just weeks ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 African Futsal Championship (CAN).
Impressive Performance Under Hicham Dguig
Under the adept leadership of coach Hicham Dguig, the Lions showcased a particularly effective offensive performance. Key players Youssef El Makkasri, Bilal Bakkali, and Youssef Jouad were instrumental in the scoring, with both Bakkali and Jouad netting two goals each, while Youssef Er-Raddaf also contributed to the scoreline. The Moroccan team, having previously dominated Saudi Arabia with a 3-1 victory just days prior, displayed their prowess once again by scoring six goals, although the Saudi team managed to find the back of the net three times.
This latest win not only highlights Morocco's superiority in this double-header but also serves as an important test for Dguig's squad as they gear up for the upcoming CAN 2026. The two matches played in Agadir are part of Morocco's preparation program for the tournament, set to take place in the Kingdom from October 12 to 21, 2026. This ongoing series of victories extends the encouraging results previously achieved against Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Morocco triumphed twice.
With less than two months to go before the CAN, the players under Hicham Dguig continue to build confidence and develop their team dynamics, as they optimize their strategies for the continental showdown against Algeria, Zambia, and Libya during the group stages.
As reported by lopinion.ma.
