With two goals in as many matches, Ismaël Saïbari has established himself as the standout performer for the Lions of the Atlas in this tournament. Following his clinical finish against Brésil during the opening round, the PSV Eindhoven forward struck again in spectacular fashion against Écosse. Just two minutes into the game, he unleashed a thunderous strike that crashed under the crossbar, securing a vital 1-0 victory.
Morocco on the verge of qualification
This narrow win puts Maroc in a commanding position with four points from two matches. With a final group game against Haïti on the horizon, the North African side is virtually guaranteed a spot in the round of 16, likely as one of the best third-placed teams at the very least. The Lions of the Atlas owe much of this success to their star attacker, who followed up his subtle goal against Alisson with a display of pure power against the Scottish goalkeeper.
A record-breaking move to Bayern Munich
Beyond his exploits on the pitch, it has been a momentous day for the young striker. It has been revealed that Ismaël Saïbari is set to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth 55 million euros. While the transfer from PSV Eindhoven has not yet been officially announced, it is an open secret within the camp.
The Moroccan head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, addressed the situation before the match, expressing immense pride in his player’s progression. He noted that having Moroccan talents in world-class clubs like Bayern Munich is a testament to the country’s footballing growth. The coach emphasized that Ismaël Saïbari remains calm and fully committed to the national team’s mission, despite the high-profile negotiations involving Vincent Kompany and the German giants. The priority remains the World Cup, and the player’s focus has not wavered despite the looming move to the Bundesliga.
