Morocco’s U20 team is on the brink of securing qualification for the 2024 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 1-1 draw with Algeria in their latest match in the UNAF U-20 tournament.
Leading the North Zone of the competition, which also serves as a qualifier for the U-20 AFCON, Morocco currently tops the group.
Today’s match between Morocco and Algeria was a fraught, closely contested fight as both teams were eager to win.
The intense hunger for victory, however, led both squads to miss opportunities despite Morocco’s strong pressure throughout the game.
Morocco dominated possession but missed several chances to score.
The second half unfolded with Morocco continuing to press and creating more scoring opportunities, which resulted in an equalizer. Subsequent scoring threats by Algeria were neutralized after the Algerians missed a penalty.
Moroccan football’s emerging stars have delivered impressive victories so far, defeating host nation Egypt and Tunisia 2-1 in both matches.
The team’s next game against Libya on November 23 is set to guarantee their spot in the U-20 AFCON.