Walid Regragui: "We beat Brazil, in the middle of Ramadan, after the Tarawih prayer, It's crazy! The next AFCON? Of course we are favorites but we know Africa and it's difficult. "
Morocco stunned Brazil 2-1 in a friendly international on Saturday as the north African side recorded a first ever win over the five-time world champions.
Midfielder Sofiane Boufal, a former Southampton star, but now playing with Al Rayyan in Qatar, gave Morocco the lead after 29 minutes, scoring with a powerful turn and drive from a pass by Bilal El Khannous.
Brazil skipper Casemiro levelled in the 67th minute when his weak shot was fumbled by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
But on-loan Sampdoria midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri struck the winner with a volley in the 79th minute as Morocco showed that becoming the first Arab or African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals last year was no fluke.
"I wouldn't say we lacked understanding, it's about putting into practice the ideas of a new coach," said Manchester United's Casemiro.
"I think we played a good game and did everything as far as possible to win."
uncontested
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Let's Just Appreciate This Team For There Doing For African Football
itz_me_ojei
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Morocco have now beaten Portugal, Spain, Belgium and Brazil in the last few months π All of those sides are currently in the top 10 of FIFA's world ranking π
miueklpsy
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yes everything working for Morocco now. beaten almost all the big boys. I only wish they can replicate this performance at the 2024 Afcon in Cote D' voire.
Wuwacisty
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What rubbish is Reggragui talking about ? In the middle of Ramadan so what ? Brazil and all Christians in every part of the World are on Lent too. Do you think they don't fast ? Christians have been on it for over a month now and are still on it... No noise, no blabbing... Ramadan Ramadan Ramadan these days nothing but Ramadan as if it's happening for the very first time...
Kingval60
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Morroco have now beaten Portugal π΅πΉ,spain,Belgium,and Brazil in the last few months All of those sides are currently in the top 10 of FIFA's world Ranking Keep making African proud Pride of African π΄π΄π’π’π΄π΄π’π’
Iffy106
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Morocco is the best team in Africa without hate
itz_me_ojei
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Morocco in the last few months π²π¦: Defeated Portugal π΅πΉ Defeated Belgium π§πͺ Defeated Spain πͺπΈ Defeated Brazil π§π· Making AFRICA proud ππ π·: bolanews.co @NMT