AFCON U17: Morocco Dispatch Algeria To Land Spot In Semis

Morocco’s national under-17 team defeated their Algerian counterpart 3-0 in the quarter-final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, and qualified for the semi-final of the tournament on Wednesday in Constantine, Algeria.

Only 28 minutes into the game, Morocco’s young striker Zakaria Ouazane scored the first goal in the match, tipping the odds in favor of Morocco. The player further cemented the country’s win in the 57th minute with a second goal, followed by Adam chakir’s 86th minute finish.

Prior to tbe game, Morocco finished at the top of Group B with two back-to-back wins against Nigeria (1-0) and South Africa (2-0) and one loss to Zambia.

Meanwhile, Algeria’s national U-17 football team qualified for the quarterfinals on May 6, after a 1-1 tie with Congo, losing 2-0 to Somalia, and 3-0 to Senegal.