Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was replaced by Munir Mohand Mohamedi after singing the anthem alongside his teammates
The half Morocco suffered a last-minute switch before the game against Belgium🇧🇷 Holder, Yassine Bounou even sang the hymn, but had to be cut. Who took over the space between the beams was Munir Mohand Mohamed🇧🇷
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, from Sevilla, messed with social media this Sunday.
That’s because the Moroccan caused a stir after appearing in photos singing the anthem moments from the duel with Belgium, for the 2nd round of the group stage of the world Cupbut give way to Munir Mohamedi before kick-off.
The exchange took everyone by surprise.including press and fans who went to Al Thumama stadium.
According to information obtained during the confrontation, Bounou felt a little discomfort in his thigh and had to be replaced in a hurry.
WHAT HAPPENED HERE? 🇧🇷
Bono, number 1 and Morocco’s main goalkeeper, entered the field, sang the anthem and… left before the start of the match for Munir Mohamedi, reserve goalkeeper and number 12.#ESPNnoQatar pic.twitter.com/HTT4xoPfxX
— SportsCenter Brazil (@SportsCenterBR) November 27, 2022
Athlete from Seville, Spain, Bounou is 31 years old and is one of the great stars of the current generation in Morocco.
The reserve, Munir Mohand Mohamedi, is 33 and currently wears the shirt of Hatayspor, Turkish football.
تعويض الحارس ياسين بونو بالحارس منير المحمدي
Munir El Kajoui replaces Yassine Bounou for this match against Belgium
— Team du Maroc (@EnMaroc) November 27, 2022