The U17 team of Morocco is only a step of winning the Africa U17 Cup of Nations when they take now in Mali in Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia.
The kick -off is at 3 p.m. Moroccan period (GMT+1) and the fans can catch the action live on Arriyadie.
The head coach of the national team, Nabil Baha, perfectly conquered the mood of the squad and said: āThe players are determined to write history and win the Africa Cup.ā
The last time the Atlas Cubs were so close to winning their first African title against Senegal, but now fully concentrated to give their entire home floor in front of their fans.
During this competition the Moroccan side has impressed. They have shown their future football potential with close defense and an energetic, dynamic attack.
Under Bahaās instructions, the team was in perfect synchronization and fit in with the mighty physical game that is typical of African football. The penalty shootout from Chaib Belarouch against Cote dāIvoire are an excellent example of this adaptability.
Baha has made it clear that his team studied every possible scenario against Mali, a page that regularly reaches the last phases of African tournaments.
In this crucial game, Morocco has a solid defense after only giving a goal in the competition and a wild attack that scored 11 goals.
With players like Elias Belmoukhtar, Zakaria Wazzan, Ziyad Baheya and Mounsef Zakri, Morocco has the talent that broke into the Mali defense, which coach Adama Diallo is ready to give everything for victory.
Mali is now not up to chance because they strive for a third title. Her collective spirit and resilience were clear from the beginning of the tournament with a relentless style of attack.
Score forecast:
Morocco 2-0 Mali
