Brahim Diaz lights up Morocco's joy with winning goal against Lesotho

In an exciting match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Moroccan national team achieved a valuable victory over its counterpart, Lesotho, with a fatal goal scored by star Ibrahim Diaz in the third minute of stoppage time.

<img style="aspect-ratio:780/470;" src="https://arabmirrors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Firefly-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%8C-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85-33322-780x470.jpg" alt="Free channel broadcasts the Morocco and Lesotho match live today: Full details - Arab Mirror" > A strong and breathtaking match The match, which was held at the Grand Stade de Agadir, witnessed strong performances from both teams, but Morocco was able to decide the match in its favor thanks to Diaz’s skill and brilliance in the decisive moments.

The match started with caution from both sides, as each team tried to impose its control over the midfield and avoid defensive mistakes.

The Moroccan national team, led by coach Walid Regragui, relied on a balanced attacking tactic, with a focus on exploiting the flanks and crosses. In contrast, the Lesotho national team played in a tight defensive style, relying on quick counterattacks.

In the first half, chances were few and far between, with neither team able to seriously threaten the other's goal. However, the 30th minute saw Morocco's first serious chance when Youssef En-Nesyri fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, but Lesotho's goalkeeper saved it. The first half continued at the same pace, ending in a goalless draw.

Brahim Diaz scores Morocco's winning goal At the start of the second half, the Moroccan team intensified its attacks in search of the lead goal, and coach Regragui made several changes to strengthen the offensive force, including the introduction of Ibrahim Diaz, who had a major impact on the course of the match.

In the 70th minute, Morocco almost scored the first goal after a powerful shot from Hakim Ziyech, but the ball hit the crossbar.

The Moroccan attempts continued until the 93rd minute, when Ibrahim Diaz received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, and skillfully dribbled past the Lesotho defense before Ibrahim Diaz fired a powerful shot into the net, scoring the only winning goal in the match. This goal sparked great joy among the Moroccan fans who attended the match, and confirmed Diaz's importance in the national team.

With this victory, the Moroccan national team raised its score to six points at the top of Group Two, which also includes the teams of Gabon and the Central African Republic. This victory enhances Morocco's chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, and gives the team a great morale boost before the upcoming matches.

<oembed url="https://x.com/tekkersfoot/status/1833248616405954655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1833248616405954655%7Ctwgr%5E10b6641a2e16d0f58b4189c83ee274a25b8cba4e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alhurra.com%2Fsport%2F2024%2F09%2F10%2FD8A8D987D8AFD981-D982D8A7D8AAD984-D8A5D8A8D8B1D8A7D987D98AD985-D8AFD98AD8A7D8B3-D98AD987D8AFD98A-D8A7D984D985D8BAD8B1D8A8-D981D988D8B2D8A7-D984D98AD8B3D988D8AAD988"> For his part, coach Walid Regragui expressed his happiness with the team's performance and the result, praising the players' fighting spirit and their ability to achieve victory in the last moments. He also praised the performance of Ibrahim Diaz , stressing that he is a player with high individual skills and the ability to change the course of the match at any moment.