Morocco’s stars receive heroes’ welcome in Rabat after a remarkable fourth place finish in the just ended Qatari men’s soccer World Cup Jamboree, with Walid Regragui’s side receiving royal honours from the King.
Thousands of fans the greeted Morocco’s squad during an open top bus parade.
Achraf Hakimi, Boufal, Bonou and mates paraded, through Rabat after a historic run at the World Cup.
Walid Regragui’s side were honoured by King Mohammed VI after placing fourth. Morocco had become the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals
The Atlas Lions’ stunning run to the World Cup semi-finals was one of the memorable storylines from the tournament, before their eventual 2-0 loss to defending champions France.
Regragui’s side became the first African and Arab nation to reach the last four of the World Cup, after earning a series of surprise victories.
By Brian Mboh