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Morocco’s Moment: Bono’s Stunner Propels Atlas Lions to AFCON Final

15 January 2026

Morocco’s Moment: Bono’s Stunner Propels Atlas Lions to AFCON Final
Bono’s stunned reaction captures the moment Morocco booked a place in the final.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the standout performer in the shootout?

Yassine Bounou (Bono) saved two penalties, guiding Morocco through.

Which player scored the decisive penalty?

Youssef En-Nesyri converted the crucial penalty to send Morocco to the final.

What was Bono’s reaction after the decisive kick?

He looked stunned at first, then celebrated with his teammates as Morocco reached the final.