The Moroccan U17 team, led by Nabil Baha, continues its promising journey in the Africa Cup of Nations. On Thursday, the Lion Cubs secured their ticket to the semi-finals by overcoming South Africa (3-1) at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. Ismail El Aoud opened the scoring as early as the 13th minute, before Ziyad Baha signed a quick brace in the 61st and 62nd minutes, just after the South African equalizer scored by Neo Bohloko (54th minute).
This success confirms the strong momentum of the Moroccans, solid in their collective play and effective in key moments. In front of their home crowd, they displayed great control and seem ready to aim higher in this competition they are hosting at home.
In the other match of the day, Burkina Faso decisively dominated Zambia (6-1) at the El Arbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The Burkinabe team, led by a hat-trick from Asharaf Tapsoba and a brace from Halidou Diakité, showed no mercy against a Zambian side overwhelmed despite a goal from Abel Nyirongo.
Morocco will face the winner of the clash between Ivory Coast and Senegal in the semi-finals, which takes place this Friday in Berrechid. Meanwhile, Mali will challenge Tunisia in El Jadida for a place in the last four. The tournament is entering its decisive phase, and the Lion Cubs intend to roar until the end.
