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Morocco’s under-17 national squad progressed to the finals of the African Youth Championship following their victory over Côte d'Ivoire via penalty kicks with a score of 4–3 on Monday at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The game concluded without any goals during regular playtime. The youthful Atlas Lions controlled large portions of the opening period, generating multiple opportunities, among them an instance that almost opened the scoring. Nonetheless, despite maintaining ball control, the initial stanza concluded scoreless, as Coach Nabil Baha’s team failed to capitalize on these attempts. In the latter part of the game, Morocco kept up the pressure but was unable to score, ultimately leading the match directly into a penalty shootout. During the shootout, Morocco remained composed to narrowly defeat Côte d'Ivoire and secure a spot in the finals, where they will meet Mali. Earlier in the day, the West African team progressed with a 2–0 victory over Burkina Faso. ...

On April 13, Accra time, Casablanca's refurbished Mohammed V Stadium made its comeback during the match between Wydad and Raja for Matchday 26 of the Botola Pro D1 "Inwi" soccer league. The venue recently completed significant renovations aimed at enhancing its facilities. The renovation initiative for this iconic stadium located in the financial hub forms part of an overall plan to improve stadiums ahead of significant sports tournaments such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 World Cup. The project, initiated in March 2024 and concluded in March 2025, involved replacing all 45,000 seating units within this iconic national stadium, as reported by the National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP). The upgrades also included enhancements to the press area, audio systems, video monitoring facilities, and security checkpoints. This project encompassed the construction of four adaptable locker rooms along with warm-up areas, as well a...

Nabil Baha, who leads Morocco’s U17 national football squad, mentioned that their past games at the U17 AFCON have increased their self-assurance. He further stated that they would leave no stone unturned in aiming for a spot in the semifinals. At a press conference held on Wednesday in Casablanca before the Atlas Cubs' quarterfinal game against South Africa, Baha stated that they are making steady progress in preparing for the match. The emphasis is particularly on studying the opposing team’s advantages and disadvantages. Highlighting the significance of the squad's spirit during critical matches, Baha admitted that the South African team boasts strength and numerous skilled athletes. The U17 team’s mentor showed faith in his athletes and their capacity to tackle the difficulty, emphasizing the caliber of his roster, featuring individuals who are active competitors for leading clubs at elite tiers. Baha emphasized, however, that personal ability alone doesn’t en...