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U23 AFCON: Hosts Morocco clinch maiden title with extra time victory

U23 AFCON: Hosts Morocco clinch maiden title with extra time victory

The Morocco U-23 national team have lifted the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations for the very first time after defeating Egypt 2-1 after extra time in Saturday's final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat. Both North African giants had booked their place in the 2024 Olympic Games after reaching the semi-finals where they defeated Mali and Guinea respectively. The Pharaohs were gunning...

U23 AFCON: Morocco, Egypt set for North African final clash

U23 AFCON: Morocco, Egypt set for North African final clash

Morocco and Egypt have booked their spots in the final of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after their respective semi-final 4-3 (penalty shootout) and 1-0 victories over Mali and Guinea on Tuesday night. The Atlas Lions came into the game with a 100% record in the tournament so far but were put to the test by the Syl Nationale. Zakaria El Ouahdi gave the...

U23 AFCON: West African and North African matchup headlines semi-finals

U23 AFCON: West African and North African matchup headlines semi-finals

The 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations is reaching its concluding end with the semi-finals taking centre stage on Tuesday. It is a West Africa vs North Africa affair in both ties as Guinea will take on the defending champions Egypt while Morocco will tackle Mali. All four teams are virtually guaranteed a place in next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with the finalists and third-place...

U23 AFCON: Mali edge past Niger to book semi-final berth

U23 AFCON: Mali edge past Niger to book semi-final berth

Mali booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after their 2-0 win over Niger in their final Group B game on Saturday night. The Eagles were sitting in third spot before kick off while the Nigeriens were in second place on four points after drawing Egypt and defeating Gabon. Their impressive maiden U-23 AFCON outing however came to an...