Lesotho Football Team Shocks Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations
Underdog Lesotho Pulls Off Stunning Upset
In a shocking turn of events, the underdog Lesotho national football team defeated tournament favorites Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
The match, held at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda, Morocco, saw Lesotho take an early lead and hold on for a historic 1-0 victory.
The win marks a major upset for Lesotho, who are ranked 145th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Morocco is ranked 28th.
Walid Regragui's Morocco Stumbles
The loss is a major setback for Morocco, who were seen as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Head coach Walid Regragui's team dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
The defeat is a major disappointment for Morocco, who were hoping to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1976.
Lesotho Celebrates Historic Victory
Meanwhile, Lesotho is celebrating their historic victory.
The win is a major boost for the small African nation, which has never won a major football tournament before.
Lesotho's players and fans celebrated the victory with jubilation, and the team is now looking ahead to their next match in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa Cup of Nations Continues
The Africa Cup of Nations continues on Wednesday with a match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
The tournament is set to conclude on February 19th with the final match in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Lesotho's victory over Morocco is a reminder that anything is possible in football, and the Africa Cup of Nations is sure to produce more surprises in the days to come.