فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Mohammedia – The Moroccan U17 national football team achieved a historic feat by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations (CAN U17), scheduled to be held in Morocco in 2025. The “Atlas Cubs” also secured a spot in the U17 World Cup, set to take place in Qatar in 2025.
This well-deserved qualification came after the Moroccan team’s 3-0 victory over Tanzania in their match on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.
Match Details
The match witnessed a strong performance from the Moroccan team, led by coach Nabil Baha, who topped their group A. Despite controlling the game, the “Atlas Cubs” waited until the second half to score.
- In the 76th minute, Ilias Benmokhtar opened the scoring with a precise header, following a decisive pass from Abdellah Ouzane.
- In the 81st minute, Ouzane excelled again, scoring the second goal after a pass from Benmokhtar, earning him the Man of the Match award.
- Ouzane concluded the goal-scoring festival with a magnificent free-kick in the 84th minute, confirming the Moroccan team’s deserving victory.
“Atlas Cubs” Shine
With this victory, the Moroccan team confirms its status as one of the top contenders for the championship title and continues its journey towards potential continental glory.
Qualifying for the U17 World Cup is also a significant achievement for Moroccan football, reflecting the development of young players and their ability to shine on the international stage.
It’s worth noting that this is the second consecutive time the Moroccan team has qualified for the U17 World Cup finals, highlighting the continued brilliance of young Moroccan talents on the African and global levels.
