In the 74th minute of the AFCON 2025 opening match against Comoros, the Atlas Lions striker defied both gravity and imagination. Latching onto a loose aerial ball, El Kaabi rose, twisted in mid-air and unleashed an acrobatic finish of surgical precision. The movement was clean, the contact flawless, the trajectory unstoppable. The stadium erupted. Morocco held its breath, then burst into celebration.
This was not just the second goal that sealed Morocco’s 2-0 victory. It was a true work of footballing art, a flash of genius born of instinct, courage and raw talent. A spectacular overhead kick that drew admiration from supporters, analysts and lovers of the beautiful game across the continent and beyond.
With this moment of pure class, Ayoub El Kaabi reminded everyone that he is not only a reliable goalscorer, but also a player capable of rare flashes of brilliance, the kind that leave a lasting mark and define major tournaments. In an Africa Cup of Nations played on home soil, this goal stands as a symbol of ambition, confidence and momentum for a Moroccan side carried forward by the passion of its fans.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv