Atlas Lions ready to roar


Focused: Canada’s Jonathan David (left) heads the ball during a training session in Doha. — AP

AN invigorated Moroccan team will be seeking to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in nearly four decades by defeating or drawing with Canada in their final Group F match today.

Morocco, also known as the Atlas Lions, recorded their first World Cup win since 1998 by defeating second-ranked Belgium 2-0 on Sunday, sparking euphoria among players, wild celebrations among fans – and even riots in Brussels.

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