Defeat Against Algeria Complicates Cubs' Campaign

The Moroccan U-17 national football team began their participation in the North African Football Union tournament, a qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with a 1-0 loss to their Algerian counterparts. The match took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, Tunisia, leaving the national squad in a position where they must recover during their two remaining matches.

The only goal of the match was scored by Algerian player Ilyas Ziane in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a decisive pass from his teammate Daoud Blaghra. This gave the Algerian team an advantage they maintained until the final whistle, despite the Moroccan team's attempts to equalize.

This defeat carries particular significance given the nature of the competition, which is played in a mini-league format, making every point crucial to the final standings. The Moroccan team, led by coach Nabil Baha, will face Egypt on Friday, November 13, before concluding their campaign against Tunisia on Monday, November 16.