Atiku Congratulates Morocco on Historic 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final Qualification

Atiku Congratulates Morocco on Historic 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final Qualification

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Morocco’s national football team after the Atlas Lions secured qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco advanced to the last eight after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
In a message shared on his verified X account, Atiku praised the team’s outstanding performance, describing Morocco’s achievement as a proud moment for Africa.
He said the Atlas Lions had once again shown courage, discipline, and determination on the global stage, adding that their success would inspire millions of football lovers across the continent.
Morocco’s qualification has been widely celebrated as another major milestone for African football, following the country’s historic semi-final run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Atlas Lions will now face France in the quarter-finals as they continue their impressive campaign.

