Morocco Triumphs Over Egypt with a 2-0 Victory in U-20 Qualifiers

On October 4, 2026, the Egyptian U-20 national team faced a disappointing defeat against their Moroccan counterparts, losing the match 2-0 in the fourth round of the North African qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccan team showcased their strength with goals scored by Adam Baalal and Sami Bouhidan during the first half of the match. With this victory, Morocco climbed to the top of the group with seven points, while Egypt remained in second place with six points. Following Egypt is Algeria with four points, Tunisia in fourth place with three points, and Libya at the bottom of the group with just one point. To secure a direct qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt must either win or draw against Algeria in their upcoming match.

As reported by filgoal.com.