Morocco U-17 make history after winning their first AFCON title

Morocco U-17 make history after winning their first AFCON title

BEIRUT: Morocco’s U-17 national football team made history on Saturday by winning their first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after edging past Mali 4-2 on penalty shootouts. The final match saw little in the way of clear chances, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock throughout 90 minutes of a goalless draw. In the second half, the Atlas Lions increased their tempo, obviously paving their way for a breakthrough, but could not hit …

Morocco clinch historic U-17 AFCON title after breathtaking shootout win over Mali

The fiercely contested final ended goalless in regulation time, but the young Atlas Lions kept their cool from the spot to claim the crown on home soil The post Morocco clinch historic U-17 AFCON title after breathtaking shootout win over Mali appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Atlas Lions won the African Cup of the U17 Nations for the first time in their history by imposing themselves against Mali (0-0, 4-2 TAB) at the end of a balanced match, this Saturday 19 April at the Bachir Stadium of Mohammedia. Hosted by the competition, the Moroccans turned the page of their final lost to Senegal (1-2) in 2023 and set the tone for a few months of CAN 2025 (21 December 2025 to 18 January 2025) also held in Morocco.

Morocco Wins 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Morocco has claimed its first-ever U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the final match held at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The young Atlas Lions showcased their skills and composure in the shootout, with goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouche making two outstanding saves to secure the win. The 90-minute match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunitie…

Morocco, the host country of the African Cup of Under-17 Nations, has just won its first trophy in this competition. The Atlas Lions succeed Senegal and become the ninth nation to have won the CAN U17. Here is the complete picture of the winners of CAN U17. Morocco wrote history this Saturday, winning its first CAN U17 in its history, against Mali. Nabil Baha's team triumphed at the goal after the draw (0-0) after 90 minutes of play. Morocco was…

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, whom the Lord has assisted, sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national football selection following their consecration to the African Cup of Nations (CAN-2025) under the age of 17. "Thus, on the occasion of the victory of the Moroccan national football selection of the under the ... This article His Majesty the King congratulates the members of the national football selection following their co…