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 Morocco national football team: Atlas Lions

The Moroccan national football team, known as the "Atlas Lions", is one of the strongest teams in the African continent and the Arab world. It has a rich history of achievements and distinguished participations in continental and international tournaments.

History of the team

The Moroccan national team was founded in 1955 after the country's independence, and joined the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) in 1960. The team made its first appearance in the African Cup of Nations in 1972, and quickly became a strong competitor on the African scene.

Achievements of the team

1. African Cup of Nations:

The Moroccan national team won the African Cup of Nations once in 1976 in Ethiopia, which is the most prominent achievement on the continent. It also reached the final in 2004 but lost to Tunisia.

2. World Cup:

Morocco was the first African and Arab team to qualify for the round of 16 in the World Cup, in the 1986 edition in Mexico. He also participated in several other versions, most notably the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he achieved a historic achievement by reaching the semi-finals for the first time in the history of Arab and African teams, outperforming major teams such as Spain and Portugal.

3. Other Championships:

The Moroccan national team won the Arab Cup in 2012.

Won the African Championship for Local Players (CHAN) twice in 2018 and 2020.

Stars of the National Team

Over the decades, the Moroccan national team has produced a number of distinguished players who have left their mark on the international scene, such as:

Noureddine Naybet: One of the greatest defenders in the history of Africa.

Mustafa Hadji: Winner of the African Player of the Year Award in 1998.

Achraf Hakimi: One of the best right-backs in the world today.

Youssef En-Nesyri: A distinguished striker who shone in the 2022 World Cup.

Fans and Support

Moroccan fans are considered among the most passionate fans of football. It plays a major role in supporting the national team, whether in local stadiums or during international matches, with chants and songs that raise the morale of the players.

Current coach and future prospects

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is working to develop the national team by investing in academies and sports infrastructure. Under the leadership of coach Walid Regragui, the team continues to perform well at the continental and international levels.

Finally, the Moroccan national team remains a symbol of national pride, and a model of will and ambition in the sports arena. Arab and African fans are always looking forward to its upcoming achievements, hoping that it will add more titles to its trophy cabinet.