The Moroccan national under-20 football team has successfully qualified for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Ghana, following a decisive victory against the Egyptian team with a score of two goals to none. This significant match occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of the ongoing North African Nations Championship held in Egypt.
The first goal for the Moroccan side was netted by Adam Bghlal in the 25th minute, setting the tone for the match, while Sami Barhoudan extended the lead with a second goal shortly thereafter in the 34th minute. This victory propelled the Moroccan under-20 team to a total of seven points, accumulated from two wins and one draw, thus securing the top position in the tournament's standings.
Currently, the Egyptian team holds the second place with six points, followed closely by Algeria in third place with four points, Tunisia with three points, and Libya at the bottom of the table with just one point. Looking ahead, the Moroccan under-20 team is set to face Libya in their final match of the tournament next Tuesday, while Egypt will go up against Algeria in the same round.
As reported by goud.ma.
