The prestigious daily Clarin headlined: “Morocco, a formidable rival for Argentina in the U20 World Cup final: the 15-year plan that turned it into Africa’s king.” The newspaper highlighted that the Lion Cubs’ impressive run, marked by an exceptional tournament, is no coincidence. It is the result of years of patient groundwork led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), under the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has made sport a pillar of development, influence, and national pride.
Argentine observers agree that the Atlas Lion Cubs, who have already eliminated three former world champions in this category — Spain, Brazil, and France — now embody the excellence of a structured and ambitious African football, as well as the symbol of a confident, modern, and forward-looking Morocco.
More than just a game, this final marks a turning point in football history. Driven by discipline, faith, and talent, these young ambassadors of the Kingdom dream of bringing home to Rabat the first-ever world title in Moroccan football, for the people, for the flag, and for the African continent.
Tonight, all of Morocco will beat to the rhythm of its Lion Cubs. And whatever the outcome, their names are already etched in the golden book of world football.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv