Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar congratulates Morocco’s national football team after it qualifies for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both reports say Atiku publicly praised Morocco following its 3–0 win over Canada, which helped secure the team’s historic progress to the next round. One outlet describes the achievement as a proud moment for African football, while the other reports that Atiku says Morocco’s win is well deserved and credits the team’s performance for the result. According to the coverage, Atiku expresses support through a social media post, referring to the victory as lifting hopes across Africa. The accounts are consistent in linking Atiku’s congratulations to Morocco’s quarter-final qualification and to its 3–0 victory over Canada, with both framing the milestone as significant for African representation at the tournament’s later stage.