Morocco vs Egypt U17: Crucial Match Details
The highly anticipated U17 match between Morocco and Egypt for the third place in the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Rabat. Kickoff is set for 20:00 local time, and fans can catch all the action live on beIN Sports 5 and Arryadia TNT. This match marks a significant rematch, as it follows their earlier encounter in the group stage, where Morocco triumphed with a score of 2-1, despite facing intense pressure from the young Egyptian squad.
Aiming for Podium Finish
This third-place playoff comes at the end of a commendable journey for the Moroccan U17 national team in this tournament. After a disappointing semi-final exit against Senegal, where the match ended in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, the Lionceaux de l’Atlas are eager to secure a podium finish in front of their home crowd at the Complexe Mohammed VI de Football. Egypt, too, will be looking to avenge their earlier defeat and clinch the third place, making this encounter not just about points, but about pride.
As reported by lebrief.ma.
