El-Salamia: Bounou's Crucial Save Kept Morocco in the Match, El Kaabi Reminiscent of Top Strikers

Jordan national team coach Jamal El-Salamia commented on Morocco's 2-0 victory over Comoros in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, emphasizing the crucial importance of this start for the national team in the continental tournament.

Speaking during beIN Sports' analytical studio, El-Salamia stated: "First, congratulations on this win; it's a very important victory at the start of the competition. Today, Bounou played a very significant role, as his one-on-one save greatly contributed to keeping the team in the match."

He added: "As Walid Regragui pointed out, presence in the box is what helped us score the first goal. We saw four players involved in the box for that goal, which made it easier for Diaz to advance and score."

Regarding El Kaabi's goal, El-Salamia explained: "Ayoub is adept at scoring such goals, and his goal was beautiful. He has scored a similar collection of goals with the local national team, then with the senior national team, and with the clubs he has played for. He is a player with distinctive qualities and reminds us of great players."