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Morocco football is an example to emulate in Africa

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When Morocco's Bilal El Khannous celebrated at the end of the match after his team qualified to the quarterfinals. [AP Photo]

When Morocco topped their group stage at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, many football fans were amazed but they were pleasantly surprised when this 34 million population country reached the Semi-finals. The first ever from Africa.

Vuvuzela engulfed many Kenyan watch parties including at the Kenya National Archives where Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration brought chairs and a big screen relaying World Cup matches live.

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