Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny has heaped praises on Morocco for making Africa proud despite losing 2-0 to France in the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Atlas Lios became the first African side to reach the last four of the global showpiece after beating Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals.
However, their run ended with a 2-0 defeat to the holders France on Wednesday.
"Thank you, Morocco, for making us proud," Mohamed Elneny posted on his Facebook page.
Prior to Morocco's historic campaign, only Cameroon (in 1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) had ever progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals for Africa.
Morocco will face Croatia in Saturday's third-placed playoff at the Khalifa International Stadium.
The Atlas Lions lost to holders France while Zlatko Dalic's side were well beaten by Argentina in their semi-final clash on Tuesday.
The two countries have already met at the tournament, playing out a goalless draw in their Group F opener.