Morocco Aims for Victory Against Egypt in AFCON Third Place Match
The Moroccan national U17 football team is set to face off against Egypt today, June 1st, starting at 8 PM at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora. This match is crucial as it will determine the third and fourth positions in the African Cup of Nations, which is being hosted by Morocco until June 2, 2026.
The young Atlas Lions are eager to secure a victory over the Pharaohs after narrowly missing the chance to defend their title. They faced a setback in the semifinals against Senegal, losing in a penalty shootout during the match held last Thursday at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in the capital city of Rabat.
In preparation for this decisive encounter, Morocco's U17 team has concluded their training sessions. Coach Thiago Lima Pereira focused on finalizing the technical and tactical aspects of the squad during the last training session, which was attended by accredited media for the first fifteen minutes.
It is noteworthy that the Moroccan U17 team has qualified for the World Cup scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13 later this year. During the draw held at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Morocco was placed in a group alongside Spain, Fiji, and China.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
