“We Are United” — Ounahi Lauds Morocco’s Mentality After Canada Win
Ounahi praised Morocco’s mentality and fans after their 3-0 win over Canada booked a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final appearance.
Ounahi credits Morocco’s character in hard-earned World Cup win over Canada...
Ounahi netted twice in Morocco’s 3-0 victory over Canada, a result that sent the Atlas Lions into the World Cup quarter-finals, and he praised the team’s personality and resilience.
Speaking in Houston after his double against Canada, Ounahi said: “I’m proud of everyone, of the entire group. We’re a team, we’re united, and we’re all chasing the same objective.”
“Today I'm here talking because I scored, but it would have been the same if another teammate had scored: we would all have been happy. I am truly proud of this generation and this group.”
The game was locked at the break, but Morocco came out stronger and put the result beyond doubt in the second half.
“The team's response was one of great strength and character,” The Girona midfielder stated. “We faced many problems, even off the pitch, and there were a lot of difficulties. They tried to put obstacles in our way, but we stayed focused.
“At half-time, we tried to fix a few things and, thank God, we managed to solve them.
“We had players who know exactly what to do, and others who gave everything on the pitch. Everyone fought until the end and, thank God, we saw a team that showed character and personality.”
Ounahi also paid tribute to the fans, who are celebrating Morocco reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the second straight time.
“When I see our fans, I see men, women, young people and children: everyone is happy. We know how much football means to the Moroccan people and how much this national team represents for the country.
“We will keep giving everything on the pitch to make them proud. I promise: we will keep fighting until the end and, God willing, we will do everything to bring more joy to our people.”
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