The curtain fell on the 2025 Arab Cup tournament in a solemn celebratory atmosphere, as the tournament's organizing committee revealed the final list of individual awards, following the exciting final match between the Moroccan national team and its Jordanian counterpart, which ended with the "Atlas Lions" being crowned with the well-deserved Arab title.
Moroccan dominance of individual awards
The Moroccan national team not only won the gold medal, but also dominated the individual awards, reflecting the team's high level of performance. Moroccan midfielder Mohamed Harimat crowned the tournament's best player . This selection was a culmination of his tremendous efforts in midfield, where he acted as the team's leader, controlling the tempo of the game, contributing directly to building attacks, and intercepting passes, making him a cornerstone of the Atlas Lions throughout the tournament.
In the goalkeeping position, Morocco confirmed its defensive superiority with the outstanding goalkeeper Mehdi Belabid the Best Goalkeeper award in the 2025 Arab Cup. Belabid deserved this title after standing as an impenetrable barrier against the opponents' attacks, and keeping a clean sheet in crucial matches, giving confidence to his teammates and confirming the quality of the Moroccan school in producing great goalkeepers.
Strong Jordanian presence at the forefront
On the other hand, despite losing the title, the Jordanian national team emerged with significant technical gains, most notably the brilliance of their star striker, Ali Alwan the tournament's top scorer award with six goals. Alwan delivered an exceptional performance throughout the competition, demonstrating a keen eye for goal and a remarkable ability to capitalize on even half-chances, which was instrumental in the "Nashama" (Jordanian national team) reaching the final and competing with the top teams until the very last minutes.
The context of the tournament and its regional importance
The 2025 edition of the Arab Cup holds special significance, as it underscores the remarkable progress of Arab football on both the Asian and African fronts. The presence of Morocco (fourth place in the 2022 World Cup) and Jordan (runners-up in the 2023 Asian Cup) in the final reflects the rising technical and competitive level among Arab national teams.
These tournaments represent a golden opportunity for local and professional players within the Arab region to showcase their abilities. They also serve as an important preparatory stage for upcoming international competitions, whether World Cup qualifiers or continental championships. Observers praised the organizational and technical level of this edition, which witnessed a large audience and extensive media coverage, further solidifying the Arab Cup's position as one of the most important regional tournaments that brings together Arab nations in a spirit of fair and competitive sport.
