Morocco clinch historic Olympic bronze with dominant 6-0 victory over Egypt

Morocco secured a historic Olympic bronze in men’s football with a resounding victory over Egypt in Nantes, marking their first-ever Olympic medal in the sport.Tarik Sektioui's squad bounced back emphatically from their narrow 2-1 semi-final defeat to Spain, delivering their most dominant performance of the tournament.The Atlas Lions took control early, with goals from Abde Ezzalzouli and Soufiane Rahimi giving them a 2-0 advantage by half-time.Morocco extended their lead in the second half, with Bilal El Khannouss adding a third goal just six minutes after the break. Rahimi then netted his second of the match, bringing his tally to eight goals in the Paris 2024 tournament.The Moroccan side continued their relentless attack, with Akram Nakach scoring in the 73rd minute to make it 5-0. The final flourish came from Achraf Hakimi, who sealed the victory with a beautifully struck free-kick three minutes before the final whistle.Morocco's comprehensive 6-0 win over Egypt not only secured the bronze medal but also underscored their potential on the global stage. Meanwhile, hosts France are set to face Spain in the gold-medal match on Saturday.

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Morocco clinch historic Olympic bronze with dominant 6-0 victory over Egypt

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