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Morocco World
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco vs Mali: When, How to Watch, Score Prediction
Morocco's U17 team is just one step away from winning the Africa U17 Cup of Nations when they face Mali today at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. Kick-off is at 3 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) and fans can catch the action live on Arriyadia. National team head coach Nabil Baha captured the squad's mood perfectly, saying, 'The players are determined to make history and win the Africa Cup.' Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Équipe du Maroc (@equipedumaroc) The Atlas Cubs were so close to clinching their first African title last time against Senegal, but are now fully focused on giving their all on home soil in front of their fans. Throughout this competition, the Moroccan side Voir cette publication sur Instagram Une publication partagée par Équipe du Maroc (@equipedumaroc) ">has impressed. They've shown off their future footballing potential, with a tight defence and an energetic, dynamic attack. Under Baha's guidance, the team has been in perfect sync, adapting to the powerful physical play typical of African football. The penalty shootout heroics of Chaib Belarrouch against Cote D'Ivoire are a prime example of this adaptability. Baha has made it clear that his team has studied every possible scenario against Mali, a side that regularly reaches the final stages of African tournaments. Going into this crucial match, Morocco has a solid defence, having conceded just one goal in the competition, and a ferocious attack that's netted 11 goals. With players like Elias Belmoukhtar, Zakaria Wazzan, Ziyad Baheya, and Mounsef Zakri, Morocco has the talent to break down the Mali defence, which coach Adama Diallo insists is ready to give everything for the win. Mali, meanwhile, will leave nothing to chance as they aim for a third title. Their collective spirit and resilience have been clear from the start of the tournament, with a relentless attacking style. Score Prediction: Morocco 2-0 Mali The post Morocco vs Mali: When, How to Watch, Score Prediction appeared first on Morocco World News.
Morocco World
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Fouzi Lekjaa Backs Morocco U17 Team as AFCON Kicks Off
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Moroccan football federation (FRMF), is throwing his relentless support on the national U17 team as they prepare for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations (AFCON), kicking off today in Morocco. Addressing the Atlas Cubs, Lekjaa was blunt: 'You must deliver a performance that lives up to the proud legacy of Moroccan football,' he told the players. The pressure is now firmly on them to live up to the hype surrounding them and prove their true mettle on the African stage. Lekjaa, whose vision has transformed Moroccan football in the recent decade, also stressed the need for unity and cohesion if the team is to succeed. 'It's not just about individual flair. Greatness comes from teamwork and communication,' he said. The FRMF president also reminded the players that this competition is more than just a cup – it's a defining moment in their development. 'It's not just about winning. It's about adopting a winning mentality. This AFCON is the perfect stage for that,' he said. The U17 AFCON kicks off today as Morocco faces Uganda at 10 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT) at Al Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The tournament is up for grabs in front of a home crowd, and would stand as a springboard for the Atlas Cubs to show their quality in the hopes for senior squad call-up in the upcoming international competitions. Tags: Fouzi LekjaaFRMFmorocco u17u17 afcon
