'What a moment for Africa!': Twitter explodes as mesmeric Morocco creates World Cup history

Morocco became the first ever African nation to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after recording a famous and hard-fought 1-0 win against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday.

Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half strike was enough for the Atlas Lions, who are also the first Arab team to make the last four, to claim a historic win.

They added Portugal to their list of European scalps alongside Belgium and Spain, with a resolute second-half performance that brought tears to Cristiano Ronaldo as the full-time whistle was blown.

Let's take a look at Twitter's best reactions:

Morocco are World Cup semi finalist! They will face the winners of England vs France game ?????? #Qatar2022Portugal are OUT of the World Cup ???? pic.twitter.com/pWWTeYR0Ku

HISTOOOORRRYYYYY!!! ????Morocco ???? are in the SEMIFINALS. First African and Arab team to qualify to the last four of the World Cup. What an incredible story of hope, resilience and hard work. Dima maghrib. pic.twitter.com/5ciNNXa0Pj

Simply EXTRAORDINARY! What a phenomenal moment for Morocco! #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/u3g0rT0TSc

Morocco are only the 3rd team from outside South America and Europe to reach a World Cup Semi-Final:?? USA - 1930?? South Korea - 2002?? MOROCCO - 2022Huge achievement. ?? pic.twitter.com/iAHgwgeeCO

Morocco become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Youssef En-Nesyri’s quality header beats Portugal. A truly astonishing, deserved and historic win in front of an incredible crowd.???? pic.twitter.com/NSpAbbaWCu

Mesmeric, Morocco. Outstanding achievement. #MAR

Cristiano Ronaldo was reduced to tears as his Portugal side were knocked out by Morocco. ?? pic.twitter.com/O0BLa84MxZ

Morocco celebrate their fantastic win over Portugal with a Sajdah