UAE leaders have paid tribute to Morocco after they became the first Arab team to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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The Atlas Lions beat Spain on penalties after the game ended goalless after extra time was played.
The team triumphed 3-0 in the shoot-out, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making three saves.
"It's not easy to stay focused for 120 minutes, against a Spanish team that dominates the ball well, who has possession,” said Bounou.
Morocco makes history, becomes the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
A single goal from Youssef En-Nesyri was enough to help Morocco make history.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui fields questions from journalists after his giant-killing spree against Portugal that took them to the 2022 World Cup semis, becoming the first country from Africa to attain the feat.
These are Kenyans react after Morocco Victory against Portugal.
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