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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Five breakout stars from the U20 AFCON
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The Africa U20 Cup ended with South Africa's victory over Morocco. Focus on the notable identities of a memorable competition. Last line of defence. First on the radar. 👀Fletcher Lowe: a keeper to watch. 🇿🇦@football2gether | #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 17, 2025 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. Ayman Arguigue: Morocco's reliable 9. 🇲🇦 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 17, 2025 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁. 🇳🇬Ebenezer Harcourt: born for the gloves. 🧤#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 16, 2025 He sets the rhythm. He leads the charge. 😮💨The Young Pharaohs Captain: Ahmed Kabaka. 🇪🇬#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 16, 2025 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. 🎯Goals or assists? 👀Shakeel April does both. 🤩🇿🇦#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 17, 2025 Also read: - The 5 revelations of the Africa U17 Cup 📸 MOHAMED TAGELDIN
CAF
07-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Morocco seal top spot in Group B with commanding win over Tunisia
Published: Wednesday, 07 May 2025 Morocco Under-20 completed an unbeaten group campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over North African rivals Tunisia at the Suez Canal Stadium, securing top spot in Group B of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025. Ayman Arguigue's first-half strike set the tone for the young Atlas Lions before late goals from Smail Bakhty and substitute Jones El Abdellaoui sealed the three points. Tunisia briefly threatened a comeback when Anis Doubal equalised early in the second half, but they ultimately fell short and now face an anxious wait to see if they progress as one of the best third-placed teams. The clash was billed as a winner-takes-all affair with both sides in contention for a knockout spot, depending on the result of the simultaneous fixture between Nigeria and Kenya, which ended 2-2. That result meant Morocco's win guaranteed them top place with seven points, while Nigeria finished second with five. Morocco started the brighter of the two sides, probing Tunisia's backline with pace and purpose. Their early pressure was rewarded just before half-time when Arguigue swept home a well-crafted move in the 44th minute, assisted by a pinpoint cross from Zahouani. Tunisia responded positively after the break and found a lifeline in the 53rd minute when Doubal rifled home from range to level matters. But Morocco's resilience showed. A spell of sustained pressure paid off in the 86th minute when Bakhty reacted quickest in a goalmouth scramble to restore the lead. Substitute El Abdellaoui put the game beyond doubt in stoppage time, capitalising on a swift counterattack to finish neatly past the Tunisian keeper. It was a deserved win for a Moroccan side who finish the group stage unbeaten, with their strong defensive unit and clinical forward line proving decisive. They've now gone nine group-stage matches without defeat in the competition. For Tunisia, it's another missed opportunity. Despite flashes of quality, their defensive frailties and inconsistent form see them end third in the group on three points, with a negative goal difference. They will now hope to qualify for the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed teams, but the heavy nature of this defeat may prove costly. Group B Final Standings – TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 Position Team MP W D L GF:GA GD PTS Form 1 Morocco U20 3 2 1 0 6:3 +3 7 W D W 2 Nigeria U20 3 1 2 0 3:2 +1 5 D D W 3 Tunisia U20 3 1 0 2 4:5 -1 3 L W L 4 Kenya U20 3 0 1 2 5:8 -3 1 D L L Promotion to knockout stages : Morocco and Nigeria Ranking of third-placed teams : Tunisia Eliminated: Kenya
