Video Emerges of Stunning Moment Hakim Ziyech Scores From Deep Inside His Own Half for Morocco vs Georgia

• Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech is back in Morocco’s squad for the 2022 World Cup
• Ziyech scored a from inside his own half against Georgia in a warm-up game on Thursday
• The Atlas Lions of Morocco are in Group G pitted against Croatia, Belgium and Canada

Morocco star Hakim Ziyech scored a once-in-a-lifetime goal from inside his own half against Georgia, in a pre-World Cup warm-up game on Thursday.

The North African side took the lead inside the first half thanks to a goal from Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri.

But it was a moment of genius that put the Atlas Lions 2-0 up, with Ziyech taking matters into his own hands.

The Chelsea attacker controlled the ball well outside his own half and punted a kick toward the opposition's goal.

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Noticing Georgia's goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili off his line, the former Ajax forward shot from an obscene distance in a move that could not have been any more perfect.

Ziyech returns to the Moroccan national team, after an early retirement due to his poor relationship with former coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

He has been included in Morocco's World Cup squad by current manager Walid Regragui.

Morocco are one of five African teams heading to Qatar for the tournament, though their competition won't start until next Wednesday against Croatia.

Morocco beat Georgia in friendly

The Atlas Lions were triumphant in their pre-World Cup friendly game against Georgia, recording a convincing 3-0 victory.

The game took place Thursday evening at the Sharjah Football Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

The friendly game served as a final test for Morocco ahead of the big show, with their first World Cup game taking place on Wednesday.

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Predictions for Group F

Group F, which features Belgium, Canada, Morocco and Croatia, appears at first to be a simple one with experienced Croatia and Belgium tipped to advance.

None of these teams have ever lifted the World Cup trophy, but Belgium and Croatia have come very close.

Sports Brief has made their predictions for the group and identified some of the key players for the respective nations hoping to progress in the Mundial.