Morocco's playing skills were thrilling - Raila

ODM leader Raila Odinga has congratulated Morocco after the team's qualification to the Round of 16.

On Thursday, Morocco became the second African team to enter into the last round, after beating Canada.

In a statement after their win, Raila lauded them saying their playing skills were thrilling. 

"Morocco cracks its way into the Round of 16 and has done our continent proud. What a thrilling display of football by the Atlas Lions," he said.

"Excellent game, nicely done!"

The Atlas Lions went ahead after just four minutes courtesy of a goalkeeping howler from Milan Borjan.

The team's previous trip to the last 16 came in 1986, 36 years ago.

The first African team to join the finalists was Senegal on Tuesday.

"Well in! The Lions of Teranga have done our continent proud, what a splendid display of football. Congratulations Senegal on qualifying for the Round of 16 at the #FIFAWorldCup," he said.

On Wednesday, he also lauded the Tunisian team despite their missing in the last round.

"The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia narrowly miss out on the Round of 16 but have displayed incredible tenacity to beat the defending Champions, France. Great game," Raila said.

Raila has been an ardent supporter of African teams at the global soccer showcase and promised to travel to Qatar to watch the final should an African team qualify.