Morocco has qualified for the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after their victory against Egypt (1-0) on Thursday evening. The Atlas Lions will face South Africa, who also qualified for the final showdown.
Favorites for the title, Morocco will compete in the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The Atlas Lions secured their spot in the final round after their victory against Egypt on Thursday. In a Maghreb derby against the host country in the tournament’s semi-finals, the young Moroccans emerged victorious with a 1-0 score.
Challenged by a very combative Egyptian team, the Moroccan Lions had to wait until the last quarter of the game to secure their victory. From a decisive pass by Aouad, Jones El-Abdellaoui adjusted to beat the opposing goalkeeper and open the score in the 77th minute. A slight advantage that Morocco maintained until the final whistle.
In the final, Morocco will face South Africa, who defeated Nigeria (1-0) in the other semi-final of this competition. The match is scheduled for this Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt, starting at 19:00 (GMT+1). Additionally, the third-place playoff will take place on the same day at 16:00 (GMT+1) between Nigeria and Egypt, with the third spot on the podium at stake.