Morocco forward Yassir Zabiri promises to do more at FIFA U20 World Cup

Young Morocco attacker Yassir Zabiri has promised to do more for his side as they seek to make a meaningful impact at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup tournament.

The forward, who plies his trade for Portuguese outfit Famalicao delivered a standout performance as Morocco inflicted a 2-1 win over South Korea to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament, being held in Chile.

The 20-year-old was adjudged the man-of-the-match after exhibiting a top-class performance to propel his outfit to victory.

Having edged out South Korea, the African outfit will lock horns with the USA on Sunday in the quarterfinals.

Ahead of the game, the forward, who plies his trade for Portuguese outfit Famalicao insists he will do more to help Morocco succeed.

“I thank my family and the Moroccan people who are always with us, who support us. I thank them for their prayers and their support, because they always motivate us to continue moving forward. Also, our entire team, the entire group, helped me a lot to play well, and Inshallah, we will continue to progress. I hope to do even more and accomplish even more,” the Marrakech native told FIFA+.

Zabiri has three goals since the start of the U20 World Cup, making him third in the goalscoring charts.