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Morocco's national under 17 through to AFCON finals

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Morocco's national under 17  football  side booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after a tense penalty shootout win over Cote d'Ivoire at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.

The semi-final game ended goalless, but the young Atlas Cubs eventually edged past the Elephants in the penalty shootout 4-3. 

Nabil Baha's men were dominant in the first half, dictating play and carving out the better chances, but Morocco couldn't find the breakthrough.

The second half mirrored the first. The Moroccans created big chances but could not find the back of the net. With neither side able to break the deadlock, the match went straight to penalties.

Cool heads prevailed as Morocco held their nerve to seal a spot in the final, where they'll face Mali, who saw off Burkina Faso 2 nil   earlier in the day.

--ChanneAfrica--

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