Ayoub El Kaabi sets the tone for his 2025/26 season | OneFootball

Moroccan striker bags a hat-trick against Den Haag and confirms Olympic-level form ahead of the restart

Ayoub El Kaabi

Ayoub El Kaabi is making a statement right from pre-season. The Moroccan striker delivered a stunning hat-trick against Den Haag this Sunday, leading Olympiacos to a 3-2 victory. This performance signals a promising 2025/26 campaign for the Morocco international.

Ayoub El Kaabi set the tone for his upcoming season with a masterclass against Dutch side Den Haag. The 32-year-old center-forward found the net three times (12th, 19th, and 65th minutes), powering the Greeks to a 3-2 win in this friendly played in the Netherlands.

This performance is part of a remarkable run for the Olympiacos striker. With twelve goals in his last seven appearances across all competitions, El Kaabi is showing impressive consistency, raising high expectations for the upcoming season. This summer form is a continuation of his already prolific 2024-2025 campaign. El Kaabi featured in 29 matches, tallying 18 goals and 5 assists in the Greek league,