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Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Professor of Health and Kinesiology, University of Texas at Tyler

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win

Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates his winning goal. Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

History was made by Morocco, the first African and first Arab team to advance to a semi-final at the men’s football World Cup.

The Atlas Lions, endowed with impeccable organisation and defensive will, creative midfield passing, speedy offence and the rousing racket of its fans, broke the elusive World Cup glass ceiling against Portugal to face France in the final four in Qatar.

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