Morocco Crushes 10-Man Mauritania 5–0 in Casablanca Friendly
Morocco handed Mauritania a heavy defeat in an international friendly on Sunday in Casablanca, dominating the match with a 5–0 victory. The Atlas Lions, fielding a squad composed entirely of local league players, made a strong statement underlining their depth and form.
Watch the match highlights here: YouTube – Morocco vs Mauritania 5–0
The match marked a bitter debut for interim Mauritanian coach Sall Moustapha, whose team suffered from both tactical shortcomings and disciplinary issues. The turning point came when goalkeeper Boubacar Touré was sent off, forcing Mauritania to play with 10 men for most of the game.
Scorers:
Abdessalam Benjelloun opened the scoring just before halftime.
Ayoub Nanah added a penalty in the 78th minute and scored two more in quick succession (82’, 85’) to complete a hat-trick.
Abdeladim Khadrouf sealed the rout with a late goal in injury time (92’).
Chaos on the Sidelines
An unusual moment occurred when, following the red card, a Mauritanian sports ministry official entered the pitch and urged the team to leave the field. The game nonetheless continued — with the disjointed scene playing out in front of newly appointed head coach Corentin Martins, who observed from the stands.
This resounding win will give Morocco a morale boost, while Mauritania faces serious rebuilding ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
