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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: Guinea secure semi-final spot with draw against Ghana

U23 AFCON: Guinea secure semi-final spot with draw against Ghana

Guinea have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after playing out a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the Ibn Batouta Stadium on Friday night. Both sides were tied on three points going into the game but the Syl Nationale had the advantage with a better goal difference, meaning a draw was going to be more than enough to...