Tarik Saktawi Predicts Moroccan Glory in Doha: Arab Cup Final Set to Shine
17 December 2025
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Tarik Saktawi, Morocco's head coach, expects a very strong final against Jordan in the Arab Cup, as the two teams meet in Doha tomorrow.
He told the Moroccan Sports Channel he is grateful for Jamal Al-Salami, Jordan's coach, who once suggested him for Morocco's future.
And Saktawi said I am grateful for his praise. Now is not the time to talk about Morocco's team or its coach. I am on a special mission in this tournament.
The title will be Moroccan by God's will, he said, as the moment calls for Moroccan triumph.
And he continued: We have reached a stage where errors are not allowed. We have made sacrifices to reach this final. I feel a strong will among my players to win, but we must sweat against a tough, stubborn opponent.
Our ranks are complete, thank God. Al-Salami is my brother, not only a colleague, and the match won't spoil our friendship. I hope to gift the Moroccan people a new title for hope and glory.
Resolve and Respect
Punchline 1: If Morocco wins, the trophy will finally file for a vacation—somewhere with fewer cameras and more goals.
Punchline 2: And if the press spins too many questions, even the whistle will need a shot of espresso.
