Friday, April 18, 2025
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Soccernet.ng
No Result
View All Result

“I made history with Morocco” – Nigerians react as Atlas Lions stun Ronaldo’s Portugal to enter the World Cup record books

by Imhons Erons
December 10, 2022
in World Cup, News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top
0

Morocco pulled off a stunning victory in Qatar to become the first-ever African side to reach the final four at football’s biggest festival

Several Nigerian fans have expressed their delight at seeing Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Portugal were the heavy favourites to claim a win at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

The Portuguese boasted the incredible talents of Manchester United pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, as well as AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. And only four days ago, the Portuguese handed a 6-1 thrashing to the previously solid Switzerland.

But things did not go as planned against the Moroccans on Saturday.

Boasting the best defence in Qatar, the Atlas Lions were already on a historic run at the Mundial having reached the quarterfinal stage for the first time in their history.

And they took it a notch higher by sealing a memorable victory over Portugal courtesy of a brilliant Youssef En-Nesyri header three minutes before the halftime break.

The Atlas Lions thus become the first-ever African nation to reach the semifinals of the World Cup.

Many Nigerians backed the Moroccans to stun the Portuguese and secure their place in the record books.

And many more joined the North Africans in celebrating a win that makes every living soul on the continent proud.

A Nigerian user on Twitter said: I made history with Morocco at Al Thumama stadium in Qatar as the first AFRICAN TEAM to make the SEMIFINALS of the World Cup.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations, Morocco. This one is for Africa!!! -AA”

Another Nigerian wrote: The World Cup feeling is SPECIAL!!! Morocco have done it for Africa.”

In the final four, Morocco will play the winner of the quarter-final clash between France and England.

Tags: MoroccoWorld Cup
Imhons Erons

Imhons Erons

RelatedPosts

“I made history with Morocco” – Nigerians react as Atlas Lions stun Ronaldo’s Portugal to enter the World Cup record books
News

“We’ll make the World Cup – Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi calm Nigerians after Zimbabwe draw

3 weeks ago
“I made history with Morocco” – Nigerians react as Atlas Lions stun Ronaldo’s Portugal to enter the World Cup record books
AFCON

Ex-BBNaija housemate to design Super Eagles AFCON campaign Merch

1 month ago
“I made history with Morocco” – Nigerians react as Atlas Lions stun Ronaldo’s Portugal to enter the World Cup record books
News

“Nigeria has better players” – Confident ex-PSG star backs Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup ticket

2 months ago
“I made history with Morocco” – Nigerians react as Atlas Lions stun Ronaldo’s Portugal to enter the World Cup record books
Lifestyle

Super Falcons star ranks World Cup, Champions League final above Super Bowl in biggest sporting events

2 months ago

See other News

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Balogun, Dessers, Dele-Bashiru: Which Super Eagles star is left in the Europa League or Conference League?

Has Paul Onuachu played his last game for Southampton? Simon Rusk shares update on Super Eagles star

Italy legend Donadoni reveals what makes Lookman better than Portugal’s most valuable star

Kelechi isn’t the problem – Ex-Super Eagles star hits back at Orta’s “mistake” comments about Iheanacho

Don’t leave AC Milan yet – Ex-Real Sociedad star warns Samuel Chukwueze

Soccernet.ng

Copyright © 2024 Soccernet Media Limited.

Navigate Site

  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Journalist Charter
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Use

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • AFCON 2025
  • Leagues
    • EPL
    • NPFL
    • La Liga
    • Seria A
    • Ligue 1
  • Live Scores
  • Soccernet TV
  • Lifestyle

Copyright © 2024 Soccernet Media Limited.