We’ve seen many bizarre things during this World Cup, but what Morocco pulled off prior to the Belgium tie – which they triumphally ended with a 2-0 win – tops it all.The Atlas Lions’ keeper Yassine Bounou Bono was named in Morocco’s starting line-up and took to the pitch to sing the national anthem with his teammates before kick-off.Yassine Bounou after the moroccan national anthem: #BELMAR pic.twitter.com/dZwxqp5BjL— 𝓜 🇩🇿🇵🇸 (@M0USAAB) November 27, 2022 However, by the time the players were lining up for the pre-match team photo, Bounou had disappeared, with Munir El Kajoui lining up instead.BBC later reported that Bounou went to speak to his coach Walid Regragui after the anthems about a problem with his eyes.Flying Morocco edge Belgium to go top of Group FAfter that, the Morocco boss spoke to Munir, gave him an encouraging hug, and sent him out onto the pitch instead.The Morocco national team’s Twitter account simply said: “Munir El Kajoui replaces Yassine Bounou for this match against Belgium”.##NAJAVA_MECA_6843378##
