Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou says his team's historic win over Portugal and their impressive performance at the 2022 World Cup can show future generations from his country that they can create miracles.
Striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the first half, leaping highest to beat goalkeeper Diogo Costa to the ball at Al Thumama Stadium as the Arab country secured a 1-0 win.
The north African side’s supporters populated most of the venue and joyously celebrated their breakthrough moment for their continent on the global stage.
"We are here to change the mentality and get rid of the inferiority. Morocco is out to face anyone in the world, beyond the semi-finals and anything else," Yassine Bounou who was named the player of the match said after the game.
"We have changed this mentality and the generation coming after us will know Moroccan players can create miracles.
"I have great players with me and they are all fantastic. When anyone faces Morocco now, they know they can play at the highest level."
Morocco will face holders France in the last four.