The Blaugrana striker won the final against Egypt and was awarded the MVP of the tournament
Abde led the Moroccans throughout the tournament and is top scorer and assist
Abde said goodbye to the final of the U-23 Africa Cup with the champion’s crown. The Blaugrana striker has been the undisputed leader of a Moroccan team that beat Egypt in the last game and in the final moments of extra time. The winger also achieved the MVP of a tournament in which he finished as top scorer (3) and top assistant (3).
The Barça striker, who will start the preseason with Xavi, whom he will try to convince that he is ready for the challenge of the Blaugrana first team, has been a reference footballer for the Moroccan team throughout the tournament, who won his ticket for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in parallel and after overcoming the semifinals.
The match against the Egyptians, who took the lead thanks to a goal by Hassan after ten minutes, was very close. Reis Micale’s men held the lead for much of the first half, but Begraoui, after an assist from El Khannouss, equalized in the 37th minute. After the break there were no goals and it went to extra time.
It was not until the end of it when another goal from Morocco ended the Egyptian dream and allowed Abde, captain, lift the trophy at u Stade Moulay Abdallah in Rabat packed.
Together with Abde, Chadi Riad, also from Blaugrana, from Barça Atlètic but closely followed by Xavi, was proclaimed champion of the Africa Cup.