Moroccan player Sofaine Boufal apologizes to Africans after saying Morocco's win is for Arabs and Moroccans
StandardDec 8, 2022

Morocco star Sofaine Boufal was at the center of controversy after failing to acknowledge Africa during a post-match interview after their historic win over Spain.

On Tuesday, the Atlas Lions sent shock waves throughout the African continent after knocking out Spain 3-0 in the round of 16 post-match penalties at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Abdelhamid Sabiri, Hakim Ziyech, and Achraf Hakimi slotted home their spot kicks while Spain remarkably failed to score from their three penalty kicks taken as Morocco’s Sevilla goalkeeper Yaccine Bounou saved Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets kicks while Pablo Sarabia hit the bar.

In the process, Morocco became the fourth African nation in the history of the World Cup to qualify for the quarter-final.

In a comment after their surprise victory over Spain, Boufal told international media that their win was for the Arab world.

“Thanks to all Moroccans all over the world for their support, to all Arab people, and to all Muslim people,” he has been quoted as saying.

The remarks come after much of Africa joined the country in celebrating with them after they handed a shock defeat to Spain through penalty knock-outs.

Across social media, people have hailed Morocco as an African victory. After the exit of Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, people in different African countries have naturally adopted Morocco.

The remarks have raised issues over Morocco’s own identity where it has identified itself with people outside of Africa.

On Wednesday, the former Southampton winger apologised to Africans for forgetting to mention the continent.

He posted an apology on Instagram: "Sorry for forgetting to mention ALL of the African continent yesterday in the post-match interview. Thank you for being behind us, I also dedicate the victory to you of course. We are proud to represent all our brothers on the continent. TOGETHER... "


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Then the Gods of Africa will deny you too.

viyon02:
Then the Gods of Africa will deny you too.

Who are the Gods of Africa?

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An average North African owes more allegiance to, & prefers to be identified with the Arab world in North Africa & Middle East, rather than being identified with the rest of sub-saharan black Africa.

Reminds me of Peter Tosh's song...
"Doesn't Matter Where You Come From, As Long As You're a Black Man, You're an African..."

See this one.....
Better flogging for them by portugal

We and these people no be the same!!
Know this and have peace of mind

It is the same thing in northern Nigeria.They see the south (Christian) as an unclean people.That is why Buhari appointed his northern people into key political offices than the south.
If bandits from the north kidnapped people they are paid ransom.But when ipob,ametokun and other vigilante from the south are accused of a kidnapped,swift action is taken against them.

So after all the support against Spain you are now saying this una own don finish Portugal is the end of the road

May portugal beat this people out.
I no know how them escape spain...

Revolution2022:
It is the same thing in northern Nigeria.They see the south (Christian) as an unclean people.That is why Buhari appointed his northern people into key political offices than the south.
If bandits from the north kidnapped people they are paid ransom.But when ipob,ametokun and other vigilante from the south are accused of a kidnapped,swift action is taken against them.

Anarchist wetin . How this one take concern Nigeria problems . Rest ehn, all these things are in your mind.

viyon02:
Then the Gods of Africa will deny you too.

..
which kain yeye gods of Africa

North African people generally don't see themselves as Africa, they believe it's the blacks that' re Africans. I hate them with passion.

We too will support Portugal to beat them after they defeat we'll apologize for not remembering they're Africans

Thunder fire the useless barbar moronic half Arab there as if Moroccan are better..I use to fuuuck their girls back in the days, I prefer Senegalese pucci over Moroccan.

NgwaManeatyou2:
Thunder fire the useless barbar moronic half Arab there as if Moroccan are better..I use to fuuuck their girls back in the days, I prefer Senegalese pucci over Moroccan.

shut up ur mouth u olodo small boy commenting trash on nairaland

Rahkman:
shut up ur mouth u olodo small boy commenting trash on nairaland

See this arab Muslim slave.

I don't talk With inferiors like you.

It’s only black peoples who beg for everyone’s love. Want white and Arab to love them. Same way Igbo desperately want Yoruba to love them and Yoruba want north to love them. That’s why blacks are in a state of perpetual chaos

The high time we learned that nothing like United Africa the better for us. I saw some hypocrite Nigerians developing HBP for Ghana as if the Ghanians give a damn about Nigeria.

Now here come these Arabs thanking everyone for their support but their own African brothers who were supporting and praying for them.

The one who spoke even went ahead to thank his Muslim brothers.

What about Christians who are supporting them from other countries in Africa, what about the Christians in his own country ?

You see these Arabs heh, they do not give a damn about you, especially if you're not Arabs or Muslims.

That's why, to me, I only support Super eagles, and since they didn't qualify I watch as a neutral and enjoy my football.

Pan Africanists, keep enjoying your Africanism o !!!

Figger:
North African people generally don't see themselves as Africa, they believe it's the blacks that' re Africans. I hate them with passion.

Why hate them?
What's the difference between them and what Anioma, Ikwerre, Ogwashiku and many more keep saying to the Igbos?

What's the difference between what they are doing and what the Indigenous Igbos do to others in the name of the "osu caste system "?

What's the difference between them and what Yorubas say to Kwarans?

What's the difference between them and what is happening in border towns of CrossRiver and Ebonyi?

What's the difference between them and what is happening between Northern and Southern Kaduna?

What's the difference between them and what's happening between the indigenous yorubas and the Ijaw Yorubas of Ondo?

What's the difference between what was said and the EMI LOKAN of Tinubu?

What's the difference between them and the anarchy happening between Umuleri and Aguleri communities of Anambra state?

What's the difference between them and what's happening between K-Dere & B-Dere communities of Ogoni land.

Finally, is what he said different from what the three major tribes of Nigeria say to one another on daily basis?

We are always QUICK @ HATING people meanwhile most of us are the engine rooms of pestilential absurdities.

Hmmm, we don't love ourselves in this continent ooo. Nigeria try better ooo, make we no get some people time oo.

Foolish pride. When Portugal trash them, they will be humbled. What has Islam brought to the world?

As usual, Religion of piss....

They have over stayed in Qatar, time for them to go home.

tuader:
So after all the support against Spain you are now saying this una own don finish Portugal is the end of the road

football is not won by support

Bro no need for apologies,we know u lots..its religion first before common sense.We know u will gladys kill all of us in Africa without remorse if Iran commands it

NgwaManeatyou2:
Thunder fire the useless barbar moronic half Arab there as if Moroccan are better..I use to fuuuck their girls back in the days, I prefer Senegalese pucci over Moroccan.

MUMU

Warriorplus:
MUMU

Yama pucci

Even blacks are fighting black men!! In Africa, some race at Emore equal than others!

In Nigeria, some ethnic groups are more equal to others! Oh black man, where art thou brain?


Yet the stupid Morocco, will play in the African cup of nations. Shey you Dey whine me ni

FÙck you