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“Morocco is the best African team”- Nigerian fans praise Atlas Lions after solid display against Belgium

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“Morocco is the best African team”- Nigerian fans praise Atlas Lions after solid display against Belgium

The Atlas Lions had been the underdogs going into the fixture, however they put up a terrific show towards the Crimson Devils to get the consequence

Morocco clinched their first win of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after they beat Belgium 2-0 of their group recreation on the Khalifa Worldwide Stadium.

The Atlas Lions received some extent from their opening recreation towards Croatia, they usually had been trying to do higher once they performed Belgium.

The Crimson Devils bossed the possession within the first half, however they had been unable to trend out clear-cut probabilities.

Morocco thought they’d scored after Hakim Ziyech’s free-kick beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Nevertheless, the purpose was canceled due to an offside.

The Atlas Lions regarded higher within the second half, as they answered all of the questions that Belgium threw at them.

Morocco’s breakthrough got here within the 73rd minute after Abdelhamid Sabiri despatched a gorgeous free-kick previous Courtois to make it 1-0.

Belgium went searching for an equalizer, however coach Regragui’s aspect held on sturdy. Morocco then doubled their lead simply earlier than full-time via Zakaria Aboukhlal.

The outcomes places Morocco in an excellent place, as they now have 4 factors and sit fairly forward of their last recreation towards Canada.

Nigerian fans took to social media to bathe praises on Morocco for his or her sturdy efficiency.

Positive…however credit score to this Morocco boys… They have been actually nice on this match
Clear sheets towards Croatia and Belgium isn’t any simple feat!!!
Few groups even in Europe can try this!
— Toluwalase (@omo_baba_Gbade) November 27, 2022

Morocco!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Each African out there may be proud
So proud
????#BELMAR #WorldCup2022 #Qatar2022
— Toluwalase (@omo_baba_Gbade) November 27, 2022

Thanks Morocco ??
— adenle victor (@adenlevicky) November 27, 2022

That Morocco efficiency was completely terrific. Stable in defence, aggressive in midfield and scientific when it mattered.
Top-of-the-line by an African workforce ever and of any workforce up to now on this World Cup.
An entire efficiency.
— Maleek A. (@marhlleek) November 27, 2022