Mohamed Jarir

محمد جرير حمان (Known as "Houmane")

Football Striker, Scorer of Morocco's First World Cup Goal (1970)

Born Nov 30, 1944

Casablanca (Derb Sultan), Morocco

Passed Away May 19, 2018 Casablanca, Morocco

Lifespan 73 years old

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"In the Mexican sun, his strike placed the star of Morocco on the World Cup map."

Archival Overview

Legendary Raja Casablanca striker who made history on June 3, 1970, in León, Mexico, by scoring Morocco and North Africa's very first goal in FIFA World Cup history against West Germany.

Biographical Record

Mohamed Jarir, known universally as Houmane, was a lethal marksman for Raja Casablanca during the 1960s and 1970s. Scoring the decisive goals that qualified Morocco for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, he entered the annals of world soccer on June 3, 1970.

Facing the formidable West German team featuring Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller, Houmane pounced on a defensive blunder in the 21st minute to score Morocco's first-ever World Cup goal, giving the Atlas Lions an unforgettable lead on the world stage.

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Final Resting Place

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Al-Chouhada Cemetery
Casablanca, Morocco

                         GPS: 33.5870, -7.5870                    

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