“U17 The Future Atlas Lions of Morocco’s National Team”

The Moroccan under-17 national football team, under the jurisdiction of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, participates in various competitions, including the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, UNAF U-17 Tournament, Arab Cup U-17, and the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup.

On September 8, 2022, Morocco experienced a setback in the 2022 Arab Cup, losing in a penalty shootout against Algeria.

In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco showcased a strong performance, clinching a spot in the knockout stages by topping their group. Their journey included two victories and a single defeat. Facing Algeria in the subsequent match, the Moroccan team achieved a notable 3-0 triumph, securing their qualification for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Progressing to the semi-finals, they engaged in a thrilling battle against Mali, emerging victorious with a close 6-5 win on penalties, highlighted by a heroic save from goalkeeper Taha Benrhozil. Although they concluded the tournament in second place with a 2-1 loss in the final, Morocco’s exceptional conduct earned them the fair play award, underscoring their sportsmanship.

In the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Morocco advanced to the knockout stages as group leaders, winning two matches and losing one. Their journey continued with a penalty shootout victory against Iran in the Round of 16. Unfortunately, their run came to an end in the quarter-finals, facing elimination after a 1-0 loss to Mali.

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