Morocco international Ayoub El Kaabi has set sights on securing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, being held on home soil.
Ayoub El Kaabi delivered a standout performance on Monday, as Morocco thumped Zambia 3-0 at Moulay Abdellah Stadium to finish on top of Group A.
The 32-year-old, who plies his trade for Olympiacos netted an impressive brace to lead the Atlas Lions to victory in the thrilling encounter.
The forward has dominated the headlines after three matches into the tournament, scoring three goals with two incredible overhead kick strikes at the continental showpiece.
El-Kaabi in an interview with beIN SPORTS expressed his outfit ultimate objective is to annex the covetous trophy on home soil.
“We achieved the most important thing, which is to get the points and qualify as leaders so that we can continue in Rabat and on our home ground.”
“I thank the Moroccan fans and we are waiting for the grand prize, which is winning the championship.”
“We follow instructions and focus on each match, and now we will focus on the next match, and with determination and will we will qualify for the quarter-finals.”
Morocco will play in the round of 16 against the third-placed team from either Group C or Group E.
