By The Moroccan U-17 national team has qualified for the final of the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Ivory Coast in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-3). The match, played on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, ended in a goalless draw after regular time.
Match Summary
Both teams displayed strong defensive organization and tactical discipline, resulting in a tense and balanced game with few clear scoring opportunities. With the score tied 0-0 at the end of regulation time, the match went straight to penalties.
Morocco held their nerve in the shootout, converting four penalties to Ivory Coast’s three, securing their place in the final for the second time in their history (after their previous appearance in 2023).
What’s Next?
With this victory, Morocco continues its impressive run in the tournament, which it is hosting on home soil. The young “Atlas Cubs” will now face the winner of the other semifinal between Mali and Burkina Faso in the final, aiming to win their first-ever continental title at the U-17 level.
Congratulations to Morocco for reaching the final and best of luck in the quest for the trophy!
