{"id":197121,"date":"2026-01-16T19:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/morocco-celebrates-afcon-win-today-is-about-couscous-not-jollof-bbc\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T19:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:16:49","slug":"morocco-celebrates-afcon-win-today-is-about-couscous-not-jollof-bbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/morocco-celebrates-afcon-win-today-is-about-couscous-not-jollof-bbc\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof' – BBC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Morocco defeated Nigeria in a penalty shootout to advance to the Afcon final.
Fans across the country celebrated the victory, which brings Morocco within reach of their first title in 50 years.
In the other semi-final, Senegal beat Egypt to secure their place in the final.
Morocco and Senegal will meet on 18 January for the tournament's decisive match.
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