A few hours before the competition starts, the “Mondial 2022” fever is spreading to Morocco. The Moroccans seem to be feeling a little more confident today than they did the day after the draw. Preparations are being made in Casablanca for the run of the Atlas Lions against Croatia. On the Moroccan menu, Canada and Belgium will also be present.
From our correspondent in Morocco.
Moroccan supporters flood the shops to buy the tunics of the Atlas Lions.
The arrival of Walid Rgragui has brought hope to the Moroccan people. The four friendly matches, with no defeats and one conceded goal, gave hope to the Moroccan public before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which starts on Sunday, November 20. Next Wednesday will see Morocco take on Croatia. A much-anticipated meeting in the Cherifian kingdom. Shopkeepers, parents, and children all have the “Mondial 2222” fever. You can see that the enthusiasm for the Atlas Lions grows as you go around the metropolis.
The famous “Qorea”, a market in Casablanca that sells jerseys and other sportswear, is a favorite spot. The shops are always full. SNA notes that the Atlas Lions jerseys are selling at a fast pace. The famous sesame is given to children who buy a jersey with the number of their favorite player at the World Cup. As Hakim Ziyech’s 7th, Achraf Hakimi is still in high demand. Foreign nationals have plenty of choice, with Senegalese tunics in white, black, and green.
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Anouar is the manager of one of these shops. He multiplies the offers to customers so that everyone can choose the right size or the color they desire. The swimwear business is thriving for this seller. The days ahead could be even better, provided the Atlas Lions shine right from the beginning of the competition.
“It will not be easy against Croatia”
“We are confident against Croatia, but it won’t be an easy game because they are a great team that reached the final four years ago”He is calm. Anouar believes that Morocco will have more luck against Canada and Belgium in the other Group F meetings.
Because of the strong links between the two nations, the confrontation against Belgian Red Devils has been eagerly awaited. Belgium is home to a strong Moroccan population and has included in its selection of players from the Cherifian Kingdom like Marouane Feellaini or Nacer Chadli. This poster is a great motivator. Canada is not an underestimated country by Morocco fans, but the Atlas Lions are considered favorites over the North Americans.
A fan zone will also be set up in Casablanca, on the esplanade near the Mohammed V Complex. It will serve primarily as a meeting spot for the youngest. The square’s cafes, restaurants and bars will continue to be used for the transmission of meetings. These places will bring together many people especially from working-class neighborhoods.
“Time to qualify for the 2nd round”
Another supporter hopes the Atlas Lions will be more effective during the World Cup to avoid the same fate that in 2018, when Morocco was defeated twice in Iran and Portugal and tied against Spain. “It’s now that we qualify for the second round. Especially since many Moroccan fans are going to be in Qatar.”He hopes.
Morocco has been waiting for qualification in the second round since 1986, when it fell in the round of 16 to Germany at the end of the match on a goal by Lothar Matthäus (1-0). This generation of Badou ZakiAlso, the first African team to qualify in the second round of the World Cup was this team. Since then, eliminations in round one have been linked: in 1994 1998 and 2018. Morocco was also eliminated in round one in 1970, the year it hosted its first World Cup. To repeat 1986’s performance, Qatar will need to do everything possible.
mohamed hadji
Source: sportnewsafrica
