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The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco suffered a baptism of fire against the Germans in their FIFAWWC debut.
Nigerian journalist Fisayo Dairo has reacted to Morocco’s capitulation against Germany in Group H of the FIFAWWC.
Morocco kicked off their campaign on a disappointing note following a six-goal thriller against the European giants.
Alexandra Popp proved too good for the Atlas Lionesses after she inspired Germany to a comfortable 6-0 win on Monday morning.
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Germany vs Morocco: Brief
It was the first-ever meeting between Germany and Morocco at this level in women's football.
The Europeans are former champions having won the FIFAWWC competition twice while Morocco is playing their first-ever FIFAWWC.
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The gulf in class was palpable and showed throughout the encounter as the Germans were ruthless and clinical.
Led by Captain and goal-hungry Popp, who helped herself to a brace, the Germans welcomed Morocco to the global stage in a ruthless manner.
Two of the goals, scored by Popp, were in the first half while the other four came in a dominant second-half display from the giants.
Fisayo begs FIFA
Moments after the game, Fisayo, who is a leading football writer and an NPFL expert, penned a passionate message to FIFA.
According to the journalist, the word football governing needs to stop pairing African debutantes with Germany.
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Fisayo went down memory lane to make a case for African teams.
“FIFA should please assist Africa by not pairing debuting African countries with Germany at the #FIFAWWC,” Dairo posted on Twitter.
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“In 1991, Germany beat Nigeria 4-0 in our first match at the #WomensWorldCup.
“32 years later at the #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023, Germany took it extra against Morocco,” he added.
The Atlas Lionesses are one of eight teams making their debut at the expanded FIFAWWC.
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