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Magical Welcome For Morocco's Heroes

Last updated on: December 21, 2022 16:39 IST

Morocco's football team, which became the first Arab and African team to enter a FIFA World Cup semi-final, received a glorious homecoming in the capital Rabat.

The Atlas Lions, who finished fourth in the World Cup in Qatar, were cheered by massive crowds as they rode on an open-top bus.

The streets of Rabat were lined with jubilant fans dancing to the beat of drums, lighting flares and waving flags as the bus went by.

Moroccon star Achraf Hakimi also posted pictures from the parade and tweeted: 'Thank you for your unconditional support. Today was a very special day. Dima Maghrib'.

The Morocco team gets a heroes welcom

 

 Achraf Hakimi at the victory parade

 

The Moroccon team atop the bus during the parade

 

Fans line up streets to greet the Moroccan team

 

Rousing welcome for the Moroccan team

Photographs: FIFA/Twitter and Achraf Hakimi/Twitter

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