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Morocco World
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
When, How to Watch Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire U17 AFCON Semi-Final
Rabat – Morocco's under-17 football team is preparing for a tough match against Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday evening in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for U-17 teams. The game will kick off at 8:00 pm local time at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. Fans can catch the action live on Moroccan sports channel Arryadia. The Moroccan team is aiming to reach the final of the tournament for the second time in a row. To do that, they must beat a strong Ivorian side, winners of the U-17 AFCON in 2013. Speaking ahead of the big game, Morocco's coach Nabil Baha said that his team is ready and focused on victory. 'We have many strong players in attack who can break through the opponent's defense,' he said. 'We've prepared all the possible scenarios and tactical plans to beat Ivory Coast and reach the final.' Baha, a former international player, also spoke of the advantage of playing in front of home fans. 'Playing in Mohammedia, in front of Moroccan supporters, is a big boost for the players. They want to give their best and make the fans proud.' The match is expected to be a battle between Morocco's powerful attack and Cote d'Ivoire's solid defense. So far, Morocco has scored 11 goals and conceded just one in the tournament. Cote d'Ivoire, on the other hand, has scored 10 goals and has not conceded any goals. Morocco is determined to reach the final and win the trophy, especially after the heartbreak of the last tournament, when they lost to Senegal in the final moments of the match.
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
