Moroccan football is in mourning. This Wednesday, the Moroccan Federation announced the death of Ahmed Faras after a long fight against the disease at 78 years old. A true legend of the country, he is still the top scorer in the history of the Atlas lions with 36 goals in 96 selections.
Emblematic captain of the Moroccan selection, a SCC Mohammedia monument (784 matches, 234 goals), he took Morocco to the top of African football by winning the only CAN in the country in 1976. “The late Ahmed Faras is considered one of the immortal names in the history of Moroccan football. He worked on several occasions the jersey of the national team and was one of the main craftsmen of the coronation of lions of the Atlas at the African Cup of Nations in 1976. The same year, he won the African Ballon d'Or. His name will also remain forever linked to the Chabab Mohammedia club ”said the FRMF press release.
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