History was made on Saturday evening, December 10, 2022, when Morocco became the first country in Africa to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

The Atlas Lions achieved the feat after beating favourites Portugal in one of the quarter-final matches of the on-going World Cup in Qatar.

En-Nesyri scored the all-important goal in 42 minutes after heading home a cross from Attiat-Allah.

All efforts by the Portuguese to equalize proved abortive despite the introduction of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo early in the second half and the expulsion early in extra time, of Walid Cheddira after receiving two yellow cards in the space of 60 seconds.

Morocco will meet either France or England, who play later tonight, in the semi-final.