Starting at kickoff in the quarter-final against South Africa, Ziyad Baha made a significant impact on the match. In just two minutes, the young Moroccan forward scored a crucial brace (61st and 62nd minutes), allowing the Atlas Lion Cubs to take the lead and then extend their advantage in this knockout match of the U17 AFCON.
Substituted in the 77th minute to applause, the player was named man of the match by the African Football Confederation (CAF), a well-deserved recognition for his accomplished performance and his importance in Morocco’s qualification for the semi-finals.
