Morocco vs France,  A Symbolic Victory Against Neocolonialism

Morocco vs France, A Symbolic Victory Against Neocolonialism

This is going to be a match filled with a complex history and colonial past. Between1912 and 1956, most of modern day Morocco was a French colony

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The match tonight shows how Morocco won against the neocolonial process of football brain drain, as most of the players were born and trained abroad

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Players like Hakim Ziyech, Amrabat grew up in Netherlands, Hakimi in Spain, Boufal in France

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Usually a previous colonizer has been seen to be getting players from abroad like in the French team, Paul Pogba is of Guienean origin

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The Atlas Lions as they are called have defeated teams like Belgium, Spain and Portugal to reach the Semi finals against title defenders, France

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The match at Al Bayat stadium tonight will be filled with hope for African nations, as well as Morocco and a victory that will be etched in their memories for generations to come

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