Yassine Bounou

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World Cup: Bounou Becomes First African Goalkeeper with Three ... (Morocco World News)

Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is officially the first African goalkeeper to reach three clean sheets in a single edition of the World Cup.

The North African country’s performance is a source of pride for another reason. Bounou was given the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance. Bounou’s stellar performance in the World Cup is attracting the admiration of football fans around the world.

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Why is Morocco World Cup goalkeeper Yassine Bounou called ... (Sporting News)

Here's the backstory behind why Bounou opts to go by Bono on the football pitch.

If so, don't be surprised if he becomes the Bono to a certain generation of footballing fans. He's since added to his stunning legacy, first nabbing the Zamora Trophy as La Liga's top goalkeeper, then following it up by becoming one of the Atlas Lions many heroes. His family moved to Casablanca when he was three, setting the stage for his whirlwind playing career. His theatrics against Spain wasn't Bono's first introduction to the big time. Here's the backstory behind why Bounou opts to go by Bono on the football pitch. That's the advantage of being able to speak the same language as your opposition.

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Son of Yassine Bounou steals hearts (Al-Bawaba)

ALBAWABA - A video of Morocco's team goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and his son Isaac has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the Moroccan player was pl.

The kid and his dad stayed in the stadium after the game…? He previously played for the under-23 team at the 2012 Olympics. ALBAWABA - A video of Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and his son, Isaac, has gone viral on social media.

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All good things come to those who wait for Morocco's Yassine Bounou (Independent Online)

With 14 foreign-born players in the squad, it has been a case of unity in diversity for Morocco -- there is no better example of that solidarity than a ...

Born in Montreal, Bounou and his family returned to Morocco when he was seven. And when Yassine makes that kind of save (against Ronaldo) and gets into the game, we're virtually unstoppable." Moroccan players can compete against anyone in the world." But with time, we'll realise," said Bounou. Despite Nayef Aguerd's own goal, a 2-1 victory sent Morocco through as the surprising Group F winners. Bounou kept 2018 runners-up Croatia at bay in their tournament opener.

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Footage of Morocco Goalkeeper Bounou Celebrating With Son ... (Sports Brief)

SportsBrief.com News - Yassine Bounou enjoyed Morocco's victory over Portugal by sharing the moment with his toddler son at Al Thumama stadium.

Morocco have had an incredible journey in Qatar, finishing top of a group that had Croatia, Belgium and Canada. And while celebrating, the goalkeeper practiced with his son who had his father's huge gloves on his hands. [World](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/) Cup for the first time.

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