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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals after beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday evening at the 2022 FIFA World Cup underway at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.<\/p>\n

The Atlas Lions also became the first Arab team to make the last four following Youssef En-Nesyri\u2019s first-half goal sealed the win.<\/p>\n

Morocco took the lead in the 42nd minute through En-Nesyri\u2019s header as they came on strong late in the first half.<\/p>\n

Despite late pressure by the Portuguese, an injury-hit Morocco, without three of their four first-choice defenders once skipper Romain Saiss was forced off, hung on despite being reduced to 10 men in added time. Moroccan coach Walid Regragui said:<\/p>\n

We came up against a really great Portugal team. We\u2019re drawing on all we have, we still have guys injured.<\/p>\n

I told the guys before the match we had to write history for Africa. I\u2019m very, very happy.<\/p>\n

Five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner Ronaldo was sent on early in the second half by coach Fernando Santos but could not rescue the Euro 2016 winners.<\/p>\n

Before the victory over Portugal, Morocco had already beaten other European football powerhouses, that is, Belgium and Spain, on penalties, in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Walid Regragui\u2019s men will face holders France in the semifinals at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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