"It is with great joy that We send you Our warmest congratulations for the exceptional feat you have achieved by reaching the final of the African Cup of Nations under 17, in its fourteenth edition held in sister Algeria, and ensuring your well-deserved qualification for the World Cup 2023," wrote the Sovereign in this message.

HM the King hailed, on this occasion, the efforts made by all the components of this promising squad, including players, coaches, technicians and executives of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, for the achievement of this African feat that honors the national soccer in all its categories.

The Sovereign expressed His pride for the remarkable maturity and discipline, the great performance, the great competitive spirit and the high morality shown by the Atlas Cubs during this championship, as well as their firm determination to continue to carry the torch of Moroccan soccer and to confirm its influence and its distinguished presence in the various continental and international events.

In this message, the Sovereign called on the members of the national team to keep the same spirit of perseverance and seriousness during the next competitions, wishing them further success and assuring them of His High solicitude and benevolence.