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Abderrahim Rharib, Teacher-Researcher of Sports Policy, Université Hassan II Casablanca – AUF

Ahmed Faras will be remembered as a football hero and symbol of Morocco

Ahmed Faras, deeply loved by Moroccans, was named African Footballer of the Year in 1975. Panini/Wikimedia Commons

Nicknamed Moul Lkoura, meaning the owner of the ball, Ahmed Faras achieved iconic status in Morocco. The footballer was a hero to the people, a source of pride and national unity.

Across Morocco he is held in the highest regard for both his technical skills on the field and his character. With his passing at the age of 78, many have highlighted his humility, respect, kindness and modesty. His sense of patriotism towards Morocco was a beacon for decades, long after his playing days ended.

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