The Pride of Africa! Morocco sets new African record

Morocco are excelling on the World Cup in Qatar and it’s kudos to teach Walid Regragui and the management in his group, however extra so it’s a testomony to the expansion of Moroccan soccer.

Whereas victories towards Belgium and Spain stands out as the spotlight of the group’s development, the stats additionally present that they’re not simply getting outcomes however are doing so strategically.

No one expects that the Atlas Lions, first time quarter-finalist on the World Cup, will go on to assert the time and even attain the semi-finals, however they’re going toe to toe with the Large groups.

With their beautiful spherical of 16 penalty shoot out win towards Spain on Tuesday on the Training Metropolis Stadium, places them in a category of their very own.

To this point on this match, Morocco are unbeaten and have solely conceded as soon as – an personal objective.

They completed prime of their group with seven factors, solely two different groups – Netherlands and England – additionally recorded similar in three group stage matches.

None of Africa’s earlier R16 or quarter-final groups have loved such a run.

Morocco’s subsequent opponent is Portugal, and the previous European champions, blitzed previous Switzerland 6-1 of their R16 match up.

Ought to the Atlas Lions triumph of their quarter-final fixture, then they’ll grow to be the primary African group to achieve the final 4 of the World Cup, a outstanding feat.

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