Rabat – Tarik Sektioui, the coach of Morocco’s national football team, has voiced his enthusiasm for potentially facing his fellow Moroccan, Jamal Sellami, who is leading the Jordanian team, in the final of the 2025 Arab Cup. As Morocco prepares to compete against the UAE, Sektioui highlighted that both he and Sellami embody the progress and increasing recognition of Moroccan coaches on the African and Arab sports stages.
Sektioui emphasized that a final match between the two would be a powerful representation of Moroccan football’s strength and a testament to the effective long-term strategies that have been put in place. He acknowledged that success is not accidental but the result of considerable vision and investment that have fostered Morocco’s recent achievements in sports.
The coach also expressed gratitude towards King Mohammed VI for his strong support of sports development, which has enabled Moroccan teams to elevate their competitive edge.
Morocco’s match against the UAE is set for Monday afternoon, while Jordan will compete against Saudi Arabia the same day. The outcomes of these matches will determine which teams advance, setting the stage for a potential Moroccan clash in the final.
Sektioui has reiterated his ambition for this tournament, noting Morocco’s aspiration to win titles rather than merely participate. After securing victories against Syria and Saudi Arabia, he praised his players’ resilience in the face of injuries and fatigue.
Should the Moroccan teams meet in the final, it would highlight the increasing influence and recognition of Moroccan coaches on the international scene, marking a significant moment for Moroccan football.