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UNAF U17 tournament: Morocco lose 1-0 to Egypt again

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UNAF U17 tournament: Morocco lose 1-0 to Egypt again

Morocco’s under-17 team lost 1-0 to Egypt at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, Tunisia, on the second day of the UNAF tournament qualifying for the U17 AFCON, according to Afrik-Foot. It is the Atlas Cubs’ second defeat in two matches, after losing to Algeria.

Morocco lost 1-0 to Egypt on Friday at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, Tunisia, on the second day of the UNAF U17 tournament qualifying for the U17 AFCON. The Egyptians scored in the 11th minute after Morocco lost possession, according to Afrik-Foot.

The defeat leaves Nabil Baha’s players without a point after two matchdays, following their 1-0 defeat by Algeria in the opening match. Morocco, automatically qualified for the final phase as the host country, will play their final match against Tunisia on Monday, according to Afrik-Foot.

Egypt secured qualification for the final phase with two wins in two matches, having also beaten Tunisia 2-1. They will face Algeria on the final matchday, while the Algerians must respond after their 4-1 defeat by Tunisia, reports Afrik-Foot.

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