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Morocco’s run should be a wake-up call

Monday, December 19, 2022 | 60 Views |

Forget about the debate around Morocco being African or un-African; the cold fact is that they represented Africa and geographically the country is found in the continent of Africa.

Other issues will remain side dishes. The country has just completed Africa’s best run at a World Cup since the first tournament in 1930.

No African country had ever reached the last four of the biggest football tournament but the Atlas Lions roared loud enough in the vast desert of Qatar. Qatar also created history of its own, becoming the first Middle East country to host the World Cup. But it was Morocco that crafted a beautiful World Cup story and left the biggest impression.

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Morocco’s run should be a wake-up call

Forget about the debate around Morocco being African or un-African; the cold fact is that they represented Africa and geographically the country is found in the continent of Africa.