The Morocco national team solidified itself as the surprise team of the 2022 Qatar World Cup by eliminating Spain, one of the contenders to win the tournament, in the round of 16. The African team won on penalties thanks to the excellent performance of their goalkeeper Bono, who saved three shots from the Spaniards.
After a 0-0 draw in the 120 minutes, the goalkeeper shone in the penalty shootout. First, luck was on his side, as although he guessed the direction of Pablo Sarabia's shot, it was the post that denied the Spanish goal. Carlos Soler, the second kicker, fell victim to the Moroccan goalkeeper's outstanding work. The PSG midfielder shot towards the side to which Bono had dived.
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Finally, not even the winner of the 2010 World Cup and captain of the Spanish national team, Sergio Busquets, could beat the 31-year-old goalkeeper. 'Busi' shot with his right leg, but not strong enough for his opponent to deflect it with a good stretch.
Where does Bono play?
Yassine Bounou (the player's real name) is the starting goalkeeper for Sevilla FC, a club in LaLiga Santander of Spain. Although he was born in Canada and started playing football there, he emigrated to Morocco, his parents' country, when he was seven years old.
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How much is Bono's transfer value?
The specialized portal Transfermarkt values Bono at 15 million euros, three million less than his historical maximum. It is not ruled out that, given his good performance in this World Cup, he may increase his value in the coming weeks.
What titles has Bono won?
The goalkeeper's list of honors includes titles such as the Moroccan league with Wydad Casablanca, as well as a Spanish league and a Spanish Super Cup with Atletico Madrid, although he played very little with both teams in both cases. He had a greater participation in the 2019-20 Europa League, of which he was champion after defeating Inter Milan in the final.
How to follow Bono?
The Moroccan goalkeeper has become internationally known and many fans want to follow him on social media to learn more about him. To see more of Bounou, follow his Instagram account by clicking HERE.