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Azzedine Ounahi, who scored two of Morocco's three goals in their decisive 3-0 victory over Canada in the first round of 16 match at the World Cup, expressed his immense pride after the team secured their spot in the quarterfinals. The Moroccan international admitted that despite the convincing scoreline, the match was far tougher than it appeared, as the Canadians fought relentlessly to stay in the tournament.
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“We are all proud. The match was difficult. We saw that our opponents caused us problems. They wanted to remain in the tournament.”
The midfielder emphasized that Morocco's performance after the break ultimately tipped the scales in favor of the African side.
“In the second half, we gave it our all. We made crucial and precise decisions, and everyone gave their absolute best,” he commented.
Ounahi also made sure to thank the Moroccan fans, who continue to passionately support the team throughout the 2026 World Cup.
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“We know that the entire nation is behind us. We know where we are going and what we need to do,” the footballer concluded.
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