The captain of the Egyptian national team, global star Mohamed Salah, embodied high sportsmanship after Egypt's 2-1 victory over Morocco, securing Egypt's place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. He made a point to approach the Moroccan players, specifically Achraf Hakimi, right after the referee blew the final whistle following extra time, to console him over the result, postponing his celebration with his teammates until after heading to the locker room.
Salah's gesture caught the attention of photographers and television cameras, especially as he sat with Hakimi for a moment, showing appreciation for the profound impact of the result. Subsequently, Mohamed Salah received his award for Best Player of the Match, in which he scored the equalizing goal and assisted the winning goal for his teammate Trezeguet.
Salah and Hakimi are considered among the standout Arab players in European leagues, with Salah's unique journey at Liverpool and Hakimi's with Paris Saint-Germain garnering attention during the "classico" between Egypt and Morocco, which remained a focal point even after the match concluded.
