Morocco Edge Côte d'Ivoire on Penalties to Reach U17 AFCON final

16 avril 2025 Printable Version

Mohammedia - Hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after edging Côte d'Ivoire 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in regulation time.

Goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch emerged as the hero at El Bachir Stadium, saving three spot-kicks to send the home side through. A product of the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Bellaarouch’s performance proved decisive in a tense semi-final clash.

Morocco will face Mali in the final on Saturday, also at El Bachir Stadium.

Mali secured their spot earlier in the day with a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.

The third-place play-off will be held at Stade Larbi Zaouli on Friday. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT+1.