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Paris 2024: Rahimi brace helps Morocco seal first-ever football Olympic medal

Paris 2024: Rahimi brace helps Morocco seal first-ever football Olympic medal

Soufiane Rahimi scored a brace as Morocco thumped North African rivals Egypt 6-0 to win the men's football bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, their first-ever medal in the category, Afrosport reports. The Atlas Lions narrowly lost to Spain in the semi-finals while the Pharaohs were beaten by France after extra time. The Moroccans were however the ones to take control of the bronze medal...

Paris 2024: Egypt & Morocco top group stage, Mali & Guinea crash out

Paris 2024: Egypt & Morocco top group stage, Mali & Guinea crash out

Egypt finished top of Group C in the men's football event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a 2-1 win over Spain on Tuesday. Pyramids FC forward Ibrahim Abdel scored in either half for the Pharaohs while Samu Omorodion, who is of Nigeria heritage, scored the consolation goal for the Spaniards. Egypt topped Group C with seven points ahead of Spain, the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan....

Paris 2024: Morocco lose to Ukraine in second Group B match

Paris 2024: Morocco lose to Ukraine in second Group B match

Morocco lost 2-1 to Ukraine in their second Group B match of the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium on Saturday. The Atlas Lions stunned 2008 gold medallists Argentina 2-1 in their opening match and started on the back foot with Danylo Kryskiv giving the Ukrainians the lead in the 22nd minute. The game was paused four minutes later due to a heavy fall...