Morocco head coach Said Chiba has revealed his side remains unworried about facing the tournament’s highest scorers, Senegal in the final match on Friday.
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No team has scored more goals than Senegal’s 13 in the 2023 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 so far ????️
Will they add to their tally in the final? ???? pic.twitter.com/Z3EIkGJKlc
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The Atlas Cubs have also been impressive in Algeria, with seven goals scored and two conceded while suffering just one defeat against Zambia.
“It is evident, through the matches which have taken place in this competition, that Senegal have a very competitive team, as you have also mentioned,” Chiba told CAF website. “We know them and they know us very well. So, there is no more mystery surrounding the two teams.
“We are looking to deliver our game plan better than them. They know us and tomorrow [Friday] the outcome of this contest will come to light. With all due respect for Senegal, we will look to take our chances.
“We have our options in the match and we have shown it over two years that we can beat anyone. So, we will try to do everything to prepare the best possible game plan in order for the players to win this match.”
Morocco’s journey to their first-ever #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 final has been remarkable ????
Take a look at how the Atlas Lions have made it ????@EnMaroc pic.twitter.com/ptFr1csbAl
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Morocco progressed to the last-eight as winners of Group B with six points after wins over Nigeria and South Africa.
They defeated North African neighbours Algeria 3-0 in the quarterfinals before seeing off Mali on penalties in the semifinals.
Senegal and Morocco will face off in the final showpiece at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki at 10 p.m. WAT, with the two teams looking to win their first title in the competition.
