Allal Ben-Kassou

علال بن قصو (Known as "Allal")

Goalkeeper, FAR Rabat Legend, Mexico 1970 World Cup Hero

Born Nov 30, 1941

Rabat, Morocco

Passed Away Oct 29, 2013 Rabat, Morocco

Lifespan 71 years old

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"The net behind you is your homeland; guard it with every fiber of your courage."

Archival Overview

Legendary goalkeeper for FAR Rabat and the Moroccan national team who earned 116 international caps and delivered heroic performances at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico against West Germany.

Biographical Record

A military sergeant in the Royal Armed Forces, Allal Ben-Kassou was the undisputed number-one goalkeeper of AS FAR during their golden era in the 1960s, winning seven Botola championships and two Throne Cups.

At the 1970 World Cup in León, Mexico, his miraculous acrobatic saves against German legends Gerd Müller and Uwe Seeler nearly orchestrated the shock of the tournament. He remained a beloved symbol of athletic courage and disciplined patriotism.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Chouhada Cemetery
Rabat, Morocco

                         GPS: 34.0200, -6.8400                    

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