Morocco’s Moment: Bono’s Stunner Propels Atlas Lions to AFCON Final
15 January 2026
Semi-final drama: Morocco vs Nigeria
Bono was the hero of the historic night, as Morocco edged Nigeria in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
Bounou shone in the shootout, saving two penalties, while Youssef En-Nesyri stepped up to seal the win with the decisive spot-kick.
What made it funny was that Bono didn’t realize scoring that kick would send his team to the final. He celebrated with teammates who charged from midfield, while En-Nesyri smiled beside him.
Bono stood momentarily stunned, then signaled to his colleagues that the game was over and Morocco had reached the final, before joining the celebrations.
Morocco will now face the winner of the other semi, savoring a night of drama and a goalkeeper who could give comedy shows a run for their money.
Punchline: Looks like Bono’s reaction deserves its own highlight reel—stunned silence, followed by a victory roar that could wake the Sahara.
Punchline 2: If penalties are a lottery, Morocco just bought the winning ticket and the trophy threw in a free meme for the fans.