Morocco shocks Brazil in a thrilling friendly international, in which the African nation claimed a historic 2-1 victory over five-time world champions Brazil, marking their first-ever triumph against the South American giants. Sofiane Boufal dazzled fans with a powerful turn and strike to give Morocco a 29th-minute lead, courtesy of Bilal El Khannous’s assist.
Morocco shocks Brazil
Brazil’s captain Casemiro equalized in the 67th minute, capitalizing on goalkeeper Yassine Bounou’s fumble. However, Morocco’s midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri delivered the decisive blow with a stunning 79th-minute volley, cementing the North African side’s reputation after becoming the first Arab or African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals last year.
