Social media reaction to Morocco’s historical win

Shakira Congratulates Morocco, tweeting “This time for Africa”, in reference for her famous song of WC 2010 in South Africa.

This time for Africa!! 👏🇲🇦 #WorldCup

— Shakira (@shakira) December 10, 2022

CAF, the African football federation has also tweeted in celebration of Morocco’s historical win as the first African team to qualify for the semi-finals of a world cup.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘! 🦁🇲🇦

Morocco become the first African side to reach #FIFAWorldCup semi-finals! 👏

What an achievement by the Atlas Lions! 🤩@EnMaroc pic.twitter.com/yJh5jPE8Na

— CAF (@CAF_Online) December 10, 2022

Gary Lineker, the legendary goalkeeper in England 1990 team tweeted:

Football is great. The very best.

— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) December 10, 2022