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Morocco's football team is one step away from reaching the World Cup final. The team, also known as the Atlas Lions have become the first Arab and African team to reach the semi final stage of the competition. Their achievements so far may have come as a surprise to many, especially after the coach who led the team to the tournament was sacked in August. Going from the match to clinching a quarter final victory, the excitement from Moroccan fans in both in Qatar and back in their country has been building. Chama Tahiri, is the founder of a cafe called NIYA. Speaking to Newsday, Chama explains how it feels to see her country's football team play in the semi finals. She says, "We really hope it's going to bring a new sort of dynamic and energy to the country beyond the football. And also just in terms of mentality, this togetherness we want tot keep beyond the competition". Also, the word 'Niya' has been used several times by Morocco's coach Walid Regragui. Chama begins the interview by describing what the word Niya means. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
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