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Morocco World
5 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco to Face Brazil, Italy, and Costa Rica in U-17 Women's World Cup Debut
Rabat – Morocco now knows its path in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The national team was drawn into Group A alongside Brazil, Italy, and Costa Rica, following Wednesday's official ceremony at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora. This will be a historic edition of the tournament for Morocco and the competition itself. For the first time, 24 teams will take part, a major leap from the 16 that featured in previous years. The expansion adds new weight to Morocco's role as host and places the country at the heart of one of women's football´s most anticipated youth tournaments. Rabat will host the games between October 17 and November 8. But the spotlight on Morocco will extend well beyond a single edition. The country has committed to hosting the next four tournaments through 2029, a rare move that shows confidence from FIFA and a local push to build a future for women's football. The national U-17 team has already shown signs of readiness. In their most recent friendly match on June 3, the young squad overcame South Korea with a 4-2 win at the same Mohammed VI complex. As hosts, Morocco will open the tournament and carry the expectations of a growing fanbase. With giants like Brazil and Italy in their group, the road ahead will not be easy. But the team has something to prove, and a generation of players eager to leave a mark. Morocco is also set to co-host the men's FIFA World Cup in 2030 alongside Spain and Portugal, a huge and historic deal for the country.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
Samoa Drawn Against Some Of Women's Football's Strongest Nations For Historic 1st FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Appearance
Samoa will make history this October as they compete in their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ following the official draw in Rabat, Morocco. Samoa who finished runners up to New Zealand at last year's OFC U-16 Women's Championship, has been drawn in Group D alongside women's football powerhouses Canada, France, and Nigeria – an exciting and challenging assignment for the Pacific Island nation in their debut appearance on the world stage. New Zealand has been drawn in Group F and will play Japan, Paraguay, and Zambia. The draw, held at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, revealed the group-stage matchups for the 24 qualified nations taking part in the tournament, which will run from 17 October to 8 November in the Moroccan capital. This year's edition of the tournament is groundbreaking on multiple fronts. It marks the first time the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup will feature 24 teams, up from 16, and it is also the first-ever FIFA women's tournament to be held on African soil. FIFA Chief Women's Football Officer, Sarai Bareman – who herself has strong Samoan roots and once captained the Samoa national women's team, featured in the draw ceremony. Samoa's historic qualification was sealed with a memorable performance at the OFC U-16 Women's Championship in Tahiti, earning their place among the world's best. The tournament now presents an unprecedented opportunity for the young squad to represent their country, region, and culture on the global stage.
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada drawn with Nigeria, France and Samoa at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Nigeria, France and newcomer Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The expanded 24-country competition, up from 16 teams, runs Oct. 17 to Nov. 8 in Rabat. It will mark the first time an African country has hosted the women's U-17 tournament. The young Canadians, under interim coach Gary Moody, qualified by topping their qualifying group in April with wins over host Nicaragua (5-0), Panama (2-0) and Puerto Rico (3-2). Canada joined Mexico (Group A winner) and the United States (Group C winner) plus Costa Rica, the best second-place finisher in the three qualifying pools, in booking their ticket from CONCACAF to the FIFA tournament. Nigeria is making its African-record eighth trip to the tournament, finishing third in 2022 and reaching the quarterfinals on four other occasions. France, which qualified by reaching the UEFA semifinals in qualifying play, won the U-17 World Cup in 2012 but has only qualified twice since. Samoa is making its first-ever appearance at a FIFA championship. Canada's women are also headed to their eighth U-17 World Cup, missing out only in 2024 when CONCACAF only sent two teams to the FIFA championship, with the federation's Dominican Republic hosting the tournament. Canada finished third in qualifying after losing 2-1 to Mexico after extra time in the semifinal. The U.S. also qualified, finished third at the 2024 FIFA tournament. Canada's best showing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup was fourth in 2018. It made the quarterfinals in 2008, 2012 and 2014. Canada, Haiti, Mexico and the U.S., had received byes to the final round of 2025 CONCACAF qualifying. The other eight entries came through a 22-team qualifying round Jan. 27-Feb. 1 that sent six group winners (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Puerto Rico) and the two best second-place finishers (Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago) to the final round. North Korea is the defending FIFA U-17 champion, having also hoisted the trophy in 2008 and 2016. Other former champions in the field are South Korea (2010), Japan (2014) and Spain (2018 and '22). FIFA U1-7 Women's World Cup Draw Group A: Brazil, Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco. Group B: Cameroon, North Korea, Mexico, Netherlands. Group C: China, Ecuador, Norway, U.S. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Group D: Canada, France, Nigeria, Samoa. Group E: Colombia, Ivory Coast, South Korea, Spain. Group F: Japan, New Zealand, Paraguay, Zambia. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
The U-17 Lionesses book FIFA U17 Women's World Cup spot
Published: Friday, 25 April 2025 Following an away victory in Kenya, Cameroon completed the job at a vibrant Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium filled with the sounds of drums and chants to secure their place in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over the East Africans. The tone was set as early as the 7th minute. Béatrice Lafortune Avana, full of energy and instinct, pounced in the box to open the scoring and ignite the Yaoundé crowd. Although the Kenyans managed to equalize later in the first half, the balance remained delicate. Returning from the break with the same attacking intent, Cameroon regained the lead through Ange Tazanou, who showed composure to finish off a collective move in the 51st minute. Then, like a true leader, captain Tiwa Lys Fraîche—already the hero of the first leg—put the result beyond doubt by converting a penalty in the dying minutes (86'). At the end of this perfectly managed two-legged tie, the young Lionesses clinched their third qualification for a U-17 Women's World Cup, after appearances in 2016 and 2018.
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Nigeria gets the job done
Published: Friday, 25 April 2025 Nigeria booked their ticket to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic, following a controlled performance in Algiers on Friday evening. With a dominant 4-0 win in the first leg, the job was all but done before the second whistle blew. The young Algerian side showed determination. With a higher press and greater physical intensity, they threw themselves into every challenge, hoping to unsettle Nigeria's well-drilled machine. But experience prevailed. Calm and composed, the Flamingos held their shape, shut down any real danger, and remained a threat on the counter. The real damage had been done a week earlier in Ikenne. Queen Joseph made an instant impact with a brace (1', 17'), silencing Algeria's hopes early. Zainab Raji (13') and Aishat Animashaun (90') added to the tally, sealing a comprehensive first-leg win and showcasing the depth and talent of a squad already familiar with the global stage. With this result, Nigeria continues its proud tradition in this age category. Finalists in 2022, the Flamingos head to the Dominican Republic as serious contenders once again—bolstered by a battle-tested and ambitious generation. Algeria, meanwhile, will reflect on missed opportunities but also draw encouragement.
