Benin pinching themselves after dream victory over Morocco


Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations 2019 - Round of 16 - Morocco v Benin - Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - July 5, 2019 Benin players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

CAIRO (Reuters) - Benin woke up on Saturday still pinching themselves after an extraordinary win at the Africa Cup of Nations as they rode their luck to eliminate highly fancied Morocco on penalties in the last 16.

"We dream of victories every day and I believe we can continue this beautiful dream," said coach Michel Dussuyer after the small west African nation won 4-1 on penalties after holding Morocco to a 1-1 draw following extra time on Friday.

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