Morocco U17 0–2 Egypt U17 | CAF U17 Championship
2 June 2026, 03:00 local time

Match Overview

Egypt U17 secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Morocco U17 in the CAF U17 Championship group stage. The win puts Egypt in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds, while Morocco face an uphill battle to qualify. The match was played at a neutral venue, with both sides eager to impress on the continental stage.

First Half: Egypt Take Control

Egypt started brightly, pressing Morocco high up the pitch and forcing errors. Their breakthrough came in the 19th minute when striker Omar Abdelaziz latched onto a through ball from Youssef Atef and finished calmly past the Moroccan keeper. Morocco struggled to create meaningful chances, with Egypt’s midfield duo of Ahmed Nabil and Karim El‑Sayed dominating the centre of the park.

Just before half‑time, Egypt doubled their lead. A corner kick was headed goalwards, and after a scramble in the box, defender Mohamed Ashraf stabbed the ball home from close range. Morocco appealed for a foul, but the referee allowed the goal to stand.

Second Half: Morocco Push but Fail to Score

Trailing by two goals, Morocco came out with renewed energy after the interval. They enjoyed more possession and created a few half‑chances, with winger Abdellah El‑Hassan forcing a fine save from Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Gomaa in the 55th minute. However, Egypt’s defence remained resolute, and they managed the game well, slowing the tempo when necessary.

Morocco had a penalty appeal turned down in the 74th minute, and as they pushed forward, Egypt almost added a third on the counter‑attack. The final whistle confirmed a well‑deserved victory for the Young Pharaohs.

Key Performers

• Omar Abdelaziz (Egypt) – Opened the scoring and led the line superbly.
• Mohamed Ashraf (Egypt) – A goal and solid defensive display.
• Mostafa Gomaa (Egypt) – Kept a clean sheet with a key save in the second half.

Tournament Implications

Egypt U17 now sit top of their group with maximum points from two matches, while Morocco U17 are third with one point. The result gives Egypt a clear path to the quarter‑finals, while Morocco must win their final group game to have any chance of advancing.