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Morocco crowned Africa U17 champion after penalty win over Mali

The Moroccan U17 football team clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Mali in the final through a penalty shootout (4-2) after a 0-0 draw in regular time. The match, held at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia on Saturday, saw goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch shine by saving two......

Chouaib Bellaarouch: The Rising Guardian of Morocco’s U17 Dream

At just 17 years old, Chouaib Bellaarouch has become the unexpected hero behind Morocco’s U17 national team’s historic journey to the final of the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The young goalkeeper, a product of the renowned Mohammed VI Football Academy, stole the spotlight in the semifinal......

Morocco to host inaugural men’s U17 world handball championship

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the first-ever IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship, set to take place from October 24 to November 1. This groundbreaking tournament will feature 12 national youth teams competing for the championship......

Fouzi Lekjaa rallies support for Morocco’s U17 team ahead of AFCON

Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has expressed unwavering support for the national U17 team as they gear up for the Africa U17 Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off today in Morocco. In a motivational address to the Atlas Cubs, Lekjaa emphasized the importance......

Victory highlights intense preparation for Morocco’s U17 team

Nabil Baha, coach of Morocco's U17 national football team, emphasized the significance of their recent victory against Uganda, which ended in a decisive 5-0 scoreline. Speaking at a press conference in Mohammedia following the match on March 30, 2025, Baha noted that this win is the result of extensive......

Morocco to Host U17 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and 2026

Morocco has been awarded the honor of hosting the next two U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments, scheduled for 2025 and 2026. The first event will take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's sports calendar. The announcement was made on December......

Morocco Takes Center Stage: FIFA Awards Five-Year Host Rights for Women's U17 World Cup

In a significant development for women's football in Africa, FIFA has granted Morocco exclusive hosting rights for the next five editions of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, spanning from 2025 to 2029. The announcement came during the 46th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football......

Morocco's U17 Women's National Team Dominates Algeria in World Cup Qualifiers

In a display of sheer dominance, Morocco's U17 women's national team secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over their Algerian counterparts in the second leg of the World Cup qualifiers. This resounding triumph follows their equally impressive 4-0 win in the first leg, solidifying their position as......