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Morocco World
04-05-2025
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- Morocco World
Morocco's U20 Team Coach Unfazed by Injuries, Eyes New AFCON Match Win
Rabat – Mohamed Ouahbi, the coach of Morocco's U20 national team, said there will be no problem in replacing players who are on the bench due to injuries ahead of a decisive game against Nigeria as part of AFCON 2025. On the eve of Morocco's second match against Nigeria, which will take place today at 7 p.m. today, the coach said that the team can compensate for the absence of injured Atlas Lions like Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Mohamed Yassir Zabiri. Ouahbi also said that all players are fully ready for the match, noting that the two injured players will be rested in preparation for other matches as part of the ongoing tournament. 'We will have no difficulty finding replacements for the injured players, and I'm reassured in that regard because we have good players capable of performing at any stage of this AFCON,' the coach said. Citing confidence, the coach stressed that the Atlas Lions are actively preparing for the game under these conditions, noting that Nigeria's style of play has been thoroughly analyzed. 'We know they're a tough, organized, and fast opponent, but we will focus on our own style of play,' he said. Houssam Essadak, a player in Morocco's national team, said the squad is ready for the game, recalling the good start under which the Atlas Lions kicked off the competition. 'The goal is to secure an early qualification for the quarterfinals,' he said. Ayman Erguigue, another Moroccan national player, said that Nigeria is a very competitive team, but the Moroccan players are determined to defend the national colors and move forward to secure another win. Tags: 2023 AFCONAfrican football
Morocco World
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Five Moroccan Players Named to CAN U17 Best XI After Historic Victory
Rabat — In a remarkable achievement for Moroccan football, five players from the national U-17 team have been selected for the Best XI of the 15th edition of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17). The prestigious selection follows Morocco's historic victory, as they claimed their first-ever U-17 continental title after defeating Mali in a tense final yesterday, April 19. The players chosen for the Best XI include: goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch, right-backer Moncef Zekri, central defender Driss Aït Chiekh, attacking midfielder Abdellah Ouazzane and left winger Ilies Belmokhtar. The Moroccan U-17 team led a remarkable performance throughout the tournament with these five players standing out for their skill and consistency. Morocco's triumph came after a dramatic 0-0 draw against Mali in the final, followed by a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout, securing their spot in football's history. This victory marks a significant milestone in Moroccan football, with the country's young talent gaining recognition on the continental stage. The inclusion of five players in the Best XI is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication, displaying their dominant performance in the tournament. Tags: 2025 U17 AFCONAfrican footbalMorocco sports
