Morocco Seeking Home Glory In U-17 Afcon Final Against Mali

Morocco will be gunning to win the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil when they go up against Mali in the final to be played at the El Bachir Stadium on Saturday, 19 April.

Kick-off is at 16h00 CAT.

The Lion Cubs advanced to the final after defeating Ivory Coast 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. As for Mali, they booked their spot by defeating Burkina Faso 2-0.

Morocco boasts the strongest defence on their way to the final, having allowed only one goal and recorded four clean sheets. In contrast, Mali has conceded six goals and managed just two clean sheets.

This marks the fourth time a North African team has reached the final, with Morocco being the first from the region to appear in multiple finals. Previously, Algeria reached the final in 2009, followed by Egypt in 1997, and Morocco themselves in 2023.