Morocco Grind Out Hard Fought Win Over Bahrain Ahead of Congo Clash | OneFootball

Atlas Lions clinch dramatic victory ahead of World Cup qualifier against Congo

Morocco Grind Out Hard Fought Win Over Bahrain Ahead of Congo Clash

The Moroccan national team secured hard fought 1 - 0 victory over Bahrain in tightly contested international friendly played on Thursday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Yamiq Delivers in Stoppage Time

In game that seemed destined to end goalless, defender Jawad El Yamiq emerged as Morocco’s hero scoring the decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+4) to hand the Atlas Lions morale boosting win in front of their home crowd.

The match saw Morocco dominate possession and create several chance but Bahrain’s organized defense & disciplined structure made it difficult for the hosts to find breakthrough until the dying moments.

Morocco Eyes Congo Clash in World Cup Qualifiers

This friendly served as crucial warm-up for Morocco ahead of their CAF World cup 2026 Qualifier against Congo on Tuesday 14 October also set to be played in Rabat.

The Atlas Lions who've already booked their place among the continent’s elite, continue to fine tune their squad under Walid Regragui aiming to maintain momentum as Africa’s top ranked national team on the road to North America 2026.