Morocco delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Madagascar on Tuesday in a friendly match as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ismael Saibari scoring twice in a one-sided contest.
The Atlas Lions took control from the opening minutes and broke the deadlock in the fourth minute when Saibari headed home after sustained early pressure. The PSV Eindhoven midfielder nearly doubled the lead moments later before finding the net again in the 24th minute to give Morocco a comfortable advantage.
Mohamed Ouahbi’s side dominated possession throughout the first half, limiting Madagascar to few attacking opportunities while creating several chances of their own. Saibari nearly completed a hat trick before the break, but his effort narrowly missed the target.
Morocco maintained the same intensity after halftime, continuing to pin Madagascar deep inside its own half. Ayoub El Kaabi and Chadi Riad both came close as the hosts searched for a third goal.
The breakthrough eventually came in the 77th minute when Soufiane Rahimi converted a penalty after a foul in the box. El Kaabi added a fourth goal 10 minutes later to cap a dominant performance.
Backed by a strong crowd at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Morocco controlled the match from start to finish, underlining its technical superiority and collective cohesion.
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