Tannane and Bentayg Return to Play for Morocco National Team – ASSE Highlights

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On December 18, 2025, the Morocco national football team faces Jordan in the final of the Arab Cup. This match holds special significance as it precedes Morocco’s hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The game is set to kick off at 17:00 local time and will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1.

Tannane and Bentayg Return to Play for Morocco

Oussama Tannane and Mahmoud Bentayg, former players from AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE), are part of the Moroccan squad. Their inclusion comes as Morocco aims for its second Arab Cup title, having previously won the tournament in 2012.

Players’ Background

Oussama Tannane:
- Age: 31
- Position: Left Winger
- ASSE tenure: 2016-2018
- Matches for ASSE: 47 (5 goals, 4 assists)
- Current caps for Morocco: 8
Mahmoud Bentayg:
- Age: 26
- Position: Left Back
- ASSE tenure: 2022
- Matches for ASSE: 23 (2 starts)
- Former club: Raja Casablanca

Match Context

The match will take place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, a venue that recently hosted a World Cup final. Morocco reached this stage after a dominant semi-final win, defeating the United Arab Emirates 3-0. Conversely, Jordan is seeking its first international trophy in anticipation of its debut at the World Cup in 2026.