The former AS FAR player hightighted the Atlas Lionesses’s remarkable run at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, despite their exit in the Round of 16, noting that “the Moroccans’ qualification for the last 16 was no fluke. They gave their all in their first appearance at the World Cup and were a source of joy and fervor for the Moroccan people.”
The Moroccans, who found themselves in a difficult group in the group phase including the Colombians and the Germans, two-time world champions, secured their historic qualification for the last 16 by gaining six well-deserved points, Haidamou recalled, stressing that Moroccan clubs are encouraged to work hard to promote women’s football and ensure the next generation of players.
The Moroccan women’s team bowed out of the Football World Cup (Australia-New Zealand) after losing 4-0 to France in the Round of 16 in Adelaide on Tuesday.
Morocco, the first Arab nation to take part in the Women’s World Cup and reach the 2nd round, earned respect at this global event, after holding their own against teams with a proven track record.
