Morocco break Africa’s World Cup jinx, stun Portugal
Victorious Atlas Lions of Morocco players and officials celebrate their win over Portugal.
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Morocco heroics can inspire future 'miracles', says 'keeper Bounou
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou said his team's history-making World Cup campaign can show future generations from his country that they can create miracles.
Regragui's tactical masterclass sends Portugal packing
DOHA : Morocco coach Walid Regragui pulled off a classic smash-and-grab to claim his third major European scalp of the World Cup with a tactical masterclass that sent the Atlas Lions into their first-ever semi-final with a gritty 1-0 win over Portugal on Saturday.
Morocco stun Portugal to become first ever African World Cup semi-finalists
Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals as Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half goal sealed a tense 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium.
History makers Morocco stun Portugal 1-0, advancing to World Cup semis
DOHA: Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday (Dec 9) night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal.
Morocco make history with stunning win over Portugal
Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.
Morocco v Portugal teams
DOHA : Following are the teams for the World Cup quarter-final match between Morocco and Portugal on Saturday:
Morocco defender Aguerd in race to get fit for Portugal clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Key Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Portugal after he limped off in tears during the last-16 win over Spain.