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Hamdallah and Karti Lead Morocco’s Attacking Push to Outsmart Oman in the Arab Cup

4 December 2025

Hamdallah and Karti Lead Morocco’s Attacking Push to Outsmart Oman in the Arab Cup
Hamdallah and Karti lead Morocco’s attack against Oman in the Arab Cup.

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Tariq Sektioui, the Morocco locals' team coach, heads into the Arab Cup with an attacking mindset as he plans to unleash a forward-heavy lineup against Oman.

The Atlas Lions face Oman tomorrow, Friday, at Khalifa International Stadium in Group Stage’s second round, with Qatar hosting the tournament this year.

Morocco began their Arab Cup campaign by beating Comoros 3-1, while Oman opened with a 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Sources told Kooora that Hamdallah of Al Shabab and Walid El Karti of Pyramids are set to spearhead the Moroccan attack.

Hamdallah came on as a substitute in the opener against Comoros, while Karti did not feature due to a late arrival in Qatar.

According to insiders, Sektioui will pair Karim Berkaoui with Hamdallah and Karti to complete a menacing attacking trident.

Humor Corner

Punchline time: If the attack misfires, Tariq might try stand-up—the crowd is already laughing at the scoreboard. Punchline 2: The ball moves faster than my Wi-Fi, but hopefully not as fast as the fans' cheers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Morocco's coach for this Arab Cup match?

Tariq Sektioui leads the Morocco team.

Which players are expected to headline the Moroccan attack?

Abderrazak Hamdallah and Walid Karti, with Karim Berkaoui completing the trio.

What were Morocco's and Oman's results in their opening Arab Cup matches?

Morocco beat Comoros 3-1; Oman lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia.