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World Cup: Picking Morocco’s top five performers in Qatar

Can Morocco make Africa’s World Cup dream linger?

The Morocco national team made global headlines when they defeated Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, breaking the jinx of an African nation never going past that round after Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana previously failed to do so. It was not only a huge feat for Africa but it was also huge for the Arab world with fans from multiple Arab...

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Morocco shock Portugal to make World Cup history in Qatar

Morocco have become the first African country to advance into the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup. Youssef En-Nesyri's goal was enough to send Morocco through with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Saturday evening. The Atlas Lions have now succeeded in the stage where three African countries (Senegal, Ghana and Cameroon) failed. En-Nesyri towered high in the sky to head home just before halftime, and...

Morocco secure historic World Cup qualification with Canada win

Morocco secure historic World Cup qualification with Canada win

Morocco have qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after securing top spot in Group F with a 2-1 win over Canada. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri helped the Atlas Lions become the first African country to lead a group in the quadrennial tournament since Nigeria's feat in 1998. Morocco finished as group leaders with seven points after three...

Morocco fustrated to goalless draw against Croatia

Morocco fustrated to goalless draw against Croatia

The Group F opening match between Morocco and 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia ended in a frustrating goalless draw on Wednesday morning. The tightly contested match saw a handful of chances fall for both sides within 90 minutes but none was converted.  Croatia star Nikola Vlasic came closest to opening the scoring on the brink of half-time, forcing a brilliant last-gasp save from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou....