EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 13: Ismael Saibari #11 of Morocco celebrates his goal with Neil El Aynaoui #24, Azzedine Ounahi #8, Achraf Hakimi #2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh believes Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil in the 2026 World Cup opener was missed opportunity because the Atlas Lions lacked a world-class finisher like Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman.Saturday’s match in Group E saw the African champions dominate statistically but fail to secure the win against the Selecao, despite Ismal Saibari’s delicate lob over Alisson in the 21st minute.Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti fielded Casemiro, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, and Alisson, yet Morocco held firm as African champions. Vinicius soon equalized eleven minutes later with a solo effort, curling the ball past Yassine Bounou.Writing on X, the 51-year-old consultant praised Morocco but outlined what could change the outcome. “An impressive performance from this Moroccan team, well-structured both defensively and offensively,” he wrote.”If this team had had players like Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman against Brazil, they could have won 3-1 at the very least. Brazil put up a good fight and, thank God, they had Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha. I loved the confidence and development of the Moroccans,” he concluded.Morocco will face Scotland next, while Brazil plays Haiti.



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