Morocco’s U17 team booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after a tense penalty shot against Cote d’Ivoire in the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.
The semi -final game ended goalless, but the young Atlas Cubs finally past The elephants in penalty shooting 4-3.
Nabil Baha’s men dominated in the first half, dictated the game and shaken the better chances, but Morocco could not find the breakthrough.
The second half reflected the first. The Moroccans created great opportunities, but could not find the back of the network. Since no side was able to break the dead end, the game went straight to the punishments.
Cool heads prevailed when Morocco held his nerve to seal a place in the final where they will compete against Mali, who used to look 2-0 in the day.
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