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As Morocco faces France in the World Cup semifinal, many players and fans of both diverse teams grapple with family tales of colonial history, challenges of immigration, questions of national loyalty

Ahead of the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France, Hichem Sayadi is feeling torn by divided loyalties. Speaking from his local sports hall in a French suburb south of Paris, where Morocco coach Walid Regragui started playing football, and wearing a Paris St Germain tracksuit, the 29-year- old says…

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has vowed to rewrite the history books and put African football on top of the world, warning France that his trailblazing side are not finished yet following their dream run to tomorrow’s semi-final.

While attention at the World Cup has mostly been on stars like Argentina's Messi, Brazil's Neymar, and Portugal's Ronaldo, goalkeepers have also shined — especially for the final four teams.

"Why shouldn't we dream about winning the World Cup?" Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said after beating Portugal. He says his team is the "Rocky" of Qatar.

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four and face reigning champions France in the semi-finals

Morocco have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament -- an own goal in their 2-1 win over Canada in the group stage -- with Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal all failing to breach a rock-solid back line. But France boast multiple goal threats.

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four.

Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.