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Morocco World
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Women's Futsal Team Qualifies for World Cup
Rabat – Morocco's women's futsal team made history by reaching the final of the first-ever Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2025, currently being held in Rabat. On Monday, April 28, they delivered a dominant performance with a 5-1 win over Angola in the semifinals. The victory also secured them a place in the upcoming FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup, which will take place in the Philippines from November 27 to December 7. The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, saw Morocco take control early on. Doha El Madani opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but despite Morocco's strong start, Angola managed to equalize just before halftime, briefly quieting the home crowd. After the break, Morocco regained momentum. Although they missed a penalty in the 28th minute, they quickly bounced back. Zineb Erroudany scored a powerful goal to restore the lead, and that strike opened the door for a flurry of goals. Jasmine Demraoui extended the lead, El Madani added her second of the match, and Meryem Hajri sealed the win with a fifth goal in the final minute. This semifinal success follows an impressive group-stage run where Morocco crushed Namibia 8-1 and Cameroon 7-1. Now, with home support and growing confidence, the Atlas Lionesses are set to face Tanzania in the final, who defeated Cameroon 3-2 in the other semifinal. As they prepare for the championship match, Morocco's women's futsal team is on the brink of winning their first-ever continental title — a proud moment in a historic tournament for African women's futsal. Tags: 2025 Futsal AFCONAFCON women futsalmoroccan futsal team
Morocco World
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Lekjaa Urges Determination and Confidence Ahead of Morocco's U17 AFCON Final
Rabat – With just minutes to go before the much-anticipated U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Morocco's national team is preparing to face Mali in what promises to be a thrilling showdown at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. In a show of strong support, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, visited the young Lions on Friday, April 18, encouraging them to enter the final with confidence, determination, and a fighting spirit. During his visit, Lekjaa called on the players to trust in their abilities and to give their all in this 'historic' moment for Moroccan football. He also assured them of the full backing of Moroccan supporters, who he said are eagerly anticipating a victorious outcome. 'The players have all the tools to win this final,' Lekjaa stated, reaffirming his 'unconditional' support for the team. His visit reflects the FRMF's continued commitment to backing national squads across all levels. The U17 squad wrapped up its final training session on Friday in preparation for the decisive match. Head coach Nabil Baha used the session to apply tactical adjustments and fine-tune the team's strategy ahead of the clash. According to the FRMF, the training allowed the staff to make last-minute refinements and ensure the team is ready to compete at the highest level. Lekjaa's presence at the session served as a final motivational boost for the players. As anticipation builds across the country, all eyes will be on Mohammedia as Morocco's young talents aim to bring home the continental title and continue the nation's strong momentum on the African football stage. Tags: 2025 U17 AFCONAFCON 2025Fouzi Lekjaa
