Football

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Moroccan national football team, the Atlas Lions, after making it to the semi-finals in the ongoing Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, saying that the team is capable of winning the tournament. Buhari made this statement yesterday through the Senior Special Assistance on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu while commending the leadership of Morocco, especially King Mohammed the VI, for playing an exemplary leadership role that has put the African team in the limelight.

Morocco have become the first country to qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup after they defeated Portugal 1-0 on Saturday. The former European champions almost took the lead, but Yassine Bounou made a fine save to deny Joao Felix.

Croatia has lashed Brazil in a 4-2 penalty shootout sending them packing in the ongoing FIFA world cup in Qatar making their way into the semi-finals. Throughout the game time, the two tough teams played out in a 1-1 draw with Bruno Petkovic canceling out Neymar’s brilliant solo opener after 30 minutes of extra time, forcing the match into a penalty kick out.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed the termination of head coach Luis Enrique after suffering a disappointing last-16 exit from the World Cup in Qatar by Morocco.

Morocco has become the fourth (4th), African team, to book a place in the last eight after seeing off Spain's challenge. Heroic performances from Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, defender Achraf Hakimi and Sofyan Amrabat were enough to create the upset.

Napoli scoring machine, Victor Osimhen has made a request to the club management for a personal trainer to improve his game. The Super Eagle forward enjoyed a fine campaign with the Partenoppei despite missing out for almost one month as a result of injury.