Moroccan magic: an absolutely stunning goal is a serious contender for the Puskás Award

Driss El Jabli is rapidly attracting global attention. The Maghreb Fez winger curled in a spectacular rabona goal in his side’s league clash with Wydad AC.

In the 80th minute, a minute after former France international Wissam Ben Yedder had come on as a substitute for Wydad, El Jabli scored the only and therefore winning goal of the match.

The 28-year-old centre-back, standing a metre outside the box, controlled the ball cleanly before curling a Rabona into the top corner.

Stunned by his own brilliance, El Jabli leapt the advertising boards and embraced several jubilant team-mates.

The strike is a strong contender for the Puskás Award, given to the year’s most beautiful goal.

Former Eredivisie winger Nordin Amrabat, now 39 and on the pitch for Wydad, was a firsthand witness to the spectacular strike.

The recent display of "Moroccan magic" on the pitch has produced a goal of such technical brilliance that it is already being discussed as a primary contender for the Puskas Award. For football fans in Nigeria, who have a deep appreciation for individual skill and North African flair, such moments are the highlight of the sporting week. As the video of the strike goes viral, it often leads to increased interest in the players and teams involved in these spectacular highlights. Many viewers take this opportunity to sign up for new sports platforms, often using a 22Bet promo code to access various promotional features and a wide array of international markets. While individual awards like the Puskas are subjective, the data-driven insights provided by modern sportsbooks help fans understand the statistical rarity of such goals, adding an extra layer of appreciation for the technical mastery on display.