The U18 football team of Kosovo has suffered its second defeat at the Mediterranean Games, specifically in the event hosted in Taranto, Italy, in 2026. On Tuesday evening, Kosovo U18 faced Morocco and was decisively beaten with a score of 4-0. The standout player for Morocco was Nessma Mouradi, who scored the first two goals of the match in quick succession at the sixth and thirteenth minutes, setting a challenging tone for the Kosovar team.
Following Mouradi's early contributions, Sonia Abajiou further extended Morocco's lead by netting two additional goals in the thirty-eighth and forty-ninth minutes, sealing a comprehensive victory for her team. This performance has raised concerns about the Kosovo U18 squad's ability to compete, particularly after their previous match where they also suffered a loss against Portugal just last Saturday. In addition to Morocco and Portugal, Slovenia is another team competing in the same group as Kosovo U18, making the path ahead even more daunting for the young athletes.
As reported by koha.net.
