Egypt’s U17 national team defeated their Moroccan counterparts 1-0 in their North Africa qualifier for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The only goal came from Youssef Ali, giving the Pharaohs three important points in their qualifying campaign.
The match saw a golden opportunity to double the score when Mohamed Costa missed a penalty for Egypt, failing to convert it. Nevertheless, Egypt maintained their lead until the final whistle, continuing their positive results in the tournament.
Second win strengthens Pharaohs’ position in qualifiers
Egypt had started their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Tunisia before adding another victory over Morocco. This win strengthens their position in the race to qualify for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations and gives them a morale boost ahead of upcoming matches.
On the other hand, Morocco are looking to correct their course in the qualifiers after this loss to Egypt. The result is important for the Pharaohs, who aim to continue their winning streak and reach the continental finals.
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- One goal scored by Youssef Ali gave Egypt the win over Morocco.
- Two wins in two matches for Egypt in the qualifiers so far.
- A penalty missed by Mohamed Costa against Morocco.
Egypt’s U17 team continue their preparations for upcoming matches, with high hopes from fans to reach the U17 Africa Cup of Nations finals. You can follow more news about Arab and youth national teams on our website.
