Boussaboun hails Morocco’s Saibari, Bouaddi and Mazraoui after Brazil draw

Morocco’s first World Cup match against Brazil proved their credentials as genuine title contenders. FootballPrimeur spoke with Ali Boussaboun, Morocco’s watcher for VP, five days after the 0-0 draw and ahead of Friday’s clash with Scotland. Boussaboun called the performance “delicious” and singled out Ismael Saibari’s opening-phase brilliance as the highlight. “It was enjoyable,” he told FootballPrimeur. “Especially in the first half, Morocco were masters of the game against Brazil.” The analyst reserved special praise for Noussair Mazraoui and Ayyoub Bouaddi. “Mazraoui almost executed his tasks perfectly—defensively, offensively, and how he skipped past his direct opponent,” said Boussaboun. “Simply fantastic.” Bouaddi, aged 18, drew Boussaboun’s highest marks. “He glides across the pitch with such elegance and oozes class,” he said. “After this World Cup he will make a very big transfer.” Saibari’s goal, crafted from Brahim Díaz’s pass and a composed finish, earned Boussaboun’s admiration. “PSV Eindhoven will have received a call from Bayern Munich after that strike,” he predicted. “His value just went up by five million euros.”

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Boussaboun was less impressed by Brahim Díaz and Azzedine Ounahi. “Díaz played as if he were a postman, losing the ball constantly,” he said. “Ounahi ran out of step the whole time; he tried to dribble in midfield while a counter-attack broke down.” The criticism extended to Ounahi’s reaction to being substituted. “He made a point of showing everyone how disappointed he was,” said Boussaboun. “Just walk off, shake hands, and sit down. Instead, he wanted the world to know why he was taken off.” Boussaboun believes Morocco can go far in the tournament thanks to both individual talent and collective spirit. “If anyone thinks they are more important than the team, we have a problem,” he warned.

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Looking ahead to Friday’s game against Scotland, Boussaboun expects a tougher test. “Scotland won’t be beaten easily,” he said. “Look at Cape Verde and DR Congo—both surprised big nations. Morocco must be razor-sharp, especially against Scott McTominay.” He forecasts a 3-1 victory for Morocco, which would keep their hopes of topping Group C alive before the final match against Haiti. The group winner would face the runner-up from Group F—featuring the Netherlands—in the Round of 16.