Morocco U17 Heads to Turkiye for Friendlies
Rabat \u2013 Morocco\u2019s U17 football team is off to Turkiye to play in a friendly tournament from February 10 to 16 against Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Uzbekistan.<\><\>
These matches are crucial as the team prepares for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco will host from March 30 to April 19, 2025. Coach Nabil Baha wants his squad sharp and ready to finally get their hands on the title.<\><\>
Morocco will host the U17 AFCON in 2025 and 2026, giving them a golden chance to keep the trophy at home. The Atlas Cubs aim to go all the way after finishing as runners-up in 2023 \u2013 their best continental result so far.<\><\>
The competition is getting bigger. Sixteen teams will now take part, up from twelve. The top ten teams will also qualify for the U17 World Cup in Qatar later that year.<\><\>
During the U17 AFCON in Algeria, Morocco topped their group with solid wins against Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia. They then went all the way to the final and lost 2-1 to a strong Senegalese side. But, it was just enough to land them a spot in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup.<\><\>\>\> \>\> \>\> \>\> \>\>
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