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El Kaabi Shines with Two Goals, Including a Stunning Overhead Kick

Published December 29, 2025, 22:03
El Kaabi Shines with Two Goals, Including a Stunning Overhead Kick

Olympiacos striker Ayoub El Kaabi shone at the Africa Cup of Nations with two goals, one of which was a spectacular overhead kick, in Morocco's 3-0 victory over Zambia. Morocco secured first place in Group A and confirmed their status as favorites. El Kaabi scored in the 9th and 50th minutes, with the second goal being particularly impressive. The third goal for Morocco was scored by Brahim Diaz in the 27th minute. El Kaabi was substituted in the 74th minute by En Nesyri. With these two goals, El Kaabi reached 19 goals for the Moroccan national team and climbed to 5th place in the team's all-time top scorers. In the other match of Group A, Mali and Comoros drew 0-0. In Group B, South Africa defeated Zimbabwe 3-2 and qualified for the round of 16, while Angola drew 0-0 with Egypt and were eliminated. Egypt had already secured their qualification.