Bounou reveals the secret to his penalty-saving success

Yassine Bounou, the goalkeeper of Al Hilal, revealed his method for saving penalties, explaining that the idea came from advice he received from his compatriot Badou Zaki.

Yassine Bounou explained in media statements following Morocco's 5-1 victory over Niger in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for 2027 that Zaki advised him to adopt this style during his time with Wydad Casablanca.

Al Hilal's goalkeeper recalled a piece of advice from Badou Zaki that he received while playing for Wydad, and decided to apply it recently, adding that the experience was indeed successful and helped him deal with penalty kicks.

Yassine Bounou's comments came after he saved a penalty during the match against Niger, continuing to showcase his impressive form in the Morocco shirt and confirming his ability to handle penalties.

Yassine Bounou is ranked among the top goalkeepers in Africa, benefiting from his vast experience and his skill in saving penalties, which is one of his main strengths that has been evident with Al Hilal and the Morocco national team.