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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...

Tunisia & Denmark break 56-year record with World Cup draw

Tunisia & Denmark break 56-year record with World Cup draw

The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia were held to a goalless draw in their Group D opening match against Denmark at the FIFA World Cup. In the record-breaking encounter, 15 of the 24 shots attempted by either side in the game resulted from a corner kick - the most recorded in a single World Cup match since 1966. Christian Eriksen also made his first appearance in an...