Morocco national under-17 football team
[1] In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco had a successful run, securing a spot in the knockout stages by finishing atop their group.[2][3][4] In the subsequent match against Algeria, the Moroccan team emerged triumphant with a remarkable 3-0 victory, solidifying their qualification for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[5][6] Moving on to the semi-finals, they faced off against Mali in an intense battle that ended with a nail-biting 6-5 victory for Morocco on penalties, thanks to a heroic save by goalkeeper Taha Benrhozil.[7][8] Ultimately, Morocco finished the tournament in second place after a closely contested final, ending with a 2-1 loss.[9][10] However, their commendable conduct throughout the competition earned them the fair play award, a testament to their sportsmanship.