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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
Ya Biladi
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco advances to Afcon U17 semi-finals with 3-1 victory over South Africa
Morocco has qualified for the semi-finals of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (U-17 AFCON) after defeating South Africa 3-1 in the quarter-finals on Thursday at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. Morocco's goals came from Ismail El Aoud (13th minute) and Ziyad Baha, who scored twice in quick succession (61st and 62nd minutes). Neo Bohloko scored South Africa's lone goal in the 54th minute. In another quarter-final match held Thursday, Burkina Faso thrashed Zambia 6-1 at El Arbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The goals for Burkina Faso were scored by Mohamed Fofana (11th minute), Asharaf Tapsoba (penalties in the 21st and 77th minutes, and another goal in the 90th), and Halidou Diakité (58th and 68th minutes). Abel Nyirongo (35th minute) scored Zambia's only goal. The remaining quarter-finals will be played on Friday, with Ivory Coast facing Senegal at the Municipal Stadium in Berrechid, and Tunisia taking on Mali at El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida.
Morocco World
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
U-17 AFCON: When, How to Watch Morocco vs South Africa Quarterfinals
Rabat – Morocco's U-17 football team is set to play against South Africa in a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, aiming for a spot in the semifinals. The match will kick off today at 8:00 pm local time at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Morocco. Fans can catch the action on Moroccan sports channel Arryadia. The Atlas Lions enter this match as one of the strongest teams in the tournament, having topped Group A with 7 points. They secured two victories, against Uganda and Tanzania, and drew against Zambia. The Moroccan team is the only one in the competition's group stage that has yet to concede a goal. They have scored 8 goals, making them the second-best attack in the tournament after Cote d'Ivoire, which has scored 10 goals. Meanwhile, South Africa finished second in Group B with 4 points after one win and one draw, but they also suffered one defeat. The team scored 4 goals and conceded 8 during the group stage. Morocco's coach, Nabil Baha, said it is important to win this match against South Africa to reach the semifinals and keep alive their dream of winning their first-ever continental title. He said, 'We are focused, and there is no room for mistakes. We are handling the pressure with the confidence we gained from our group stage matches, and we have no excuses not to make it to the semifinals.' Tags: afconMoroccoSouth Africau17
