Atlas Lions clinch dramatic victory ahead of World Cup qualifier against Congo
Morocco Grind Out Hard Fought Win Over Bahrain Ahead of Congo Clash
The Moroccan national team secured hard fought 1 – 0 victory over Bahrain in tightly contested international friendly played on Thursday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Yamiq Delivers in Stoppage Time
In game that seemed destined to end goalless, defender Jawad El Yamiq emerged as Morocco’s hero scoring the decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+4) to hand the Atlas Lions morale boosting win in front of their home crowd.
The match saw Morocco dominate possession and create several chance but Bahrain’s organized defense & disciplined structure made it difficult for the hosts to find breakthrough until the dying moments.
🚨🌍 | GOAL: EL YAMIQ MAKES THE WINNING GOAL IN THE 94TH MINUTE! HAKIMI WITH THE ASSIST!
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Bahrain 🇧🇭
— TheGoalsZone ✨ (@TheGoalsZone) October 9, 2025
Morocco Eyes Congo Clash in World Cup Qualifiers
This friendly served as crucial warm-up for Morocco ahead of their CAF World cup 2026 Qualifier against Congo on Tuesday 14 October also set to be played in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions who’ve already booked their place among the continent’s elite, continue to fine tune their squad under Walid Regragui aiming to maintain momentum as Africa’s top ranked national team on the road to North America 2026.
⏱️ 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘́ ! 𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗧 𝗦’𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗨 𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗥𝗘Ï𝗡 ! 🇲🇦✅
🔥 Jawad Yamiq a été le héros du match, inscrivant le 𝗕𝗨𝗧 victorieux à la 94ᵉ minute ! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/hyW9DGJyuU
— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) October 9, 2025
