Oussama Tannane produced a moment of magic that sent social media into meltdown as Morocco claimed their second FIFA Arab Cup title with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Jordan in Doha.

 

The Qatar-based midfielder on Thursday stunned a packed Lusail Stadium in the fourth minute when he spotted Jordanian goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila off his line and unleashed an audacious strike from 59 meters. 

 

The ball sailed over the backpedaling keeper, who desperately scrambled back and collided with the post in a failed attempt to keep it out.

 

The collision forced a four-minute stoppage as medical staff attended to Abulaila before he received clearance to continue.

 

Football fans worldwide flooded social media with praise for the spectacular opener. 

 

"OUT OF THIS WORLD," one user wrote, while another declared it "Goal of the season." One viewer demanded, "Give him Puskas award right now," referring to FIFA's annual award for the best goal.

 

However, not everyone shared the enthusiasm. "The keeper was totally complicit there," one skeptical user commented, suggesting Abulaila's positioning made the goal possible.

 

Despite Tannane's remarkable start, the final transformed into a rollercoaster affair. 

 

Jordan, runners-up at the 2025 AFC Asian Cup, fought back when Ali Oliwan headed home from close range three minutes into the second half following a well-worked corner.

 

Oliwan then converted a penalty in the 68th minute after Mahmoud Almardi's shot struck Achraf El Mahdioui's raised hand inside the box, giving Jordan the lead for the first time.

 

Morocco substitute Abderrazak Hamdallah salvaged extra time by tapping in from the goal line in the 88th minute after a scramble from a corner. Oliwan nearly sealed victory and his hat-trick with virtually the final kick of regulation, but the keeper denied his one-on-one chance.

 

Extra time brought more controversy when Video Assistant Referee (VAR) disallowed Mohannad Abutaha's spectacular left-footed volley for handball. 

 

Hamdallah then scored the winner, tapping in his second after Marwane Saadane's bicycle kick from set piece fell into his path.

 

Morocco previously won the Arab Cup in 2012 with a final victory over Libya in Saudi Arabia.