The national selection of under -20s faces this Thursday, May 1 at the Stade on June 30 in Cairo, its Kenyan counterpart on behalf of the first day of group B of the African Cup of Nations under 20, qualifying for the World Cup.
Fallen into a difficult group, with in addition to Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia, the Atlas lion cubs are keen to confirm the clear domination of national football on the continental scene. Especially after the recent corons of U17s and Futsal lionesses.
But faced with Rising Stars, novices in this competition (they participate for the first time), the protégés of national coach Mohamed Ouahbi will have to expect the task not easy.
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Moreover, at a pre-match conference, Coach Ouahbi recognized: “Kenya is a very strong team. We have analyzed a lot of matches. They have very good players, even under pressure. Environment, defenders, wingers … This match, we prepare it as a final. ”
In addition, Morocco will be opposed to Nigeria on May 4, and to Tunisia on the 7th of the same month.
As a reminder, only the first two teams of each group and the two best thirds access the quarter -finals. The four semi-finalists will obtain their ticket for the U20 World Cup planned in Chile (September 27-October 19, 2025).
Morocco-Kenya is to be followed live, from 7 p.m. (Moroccan time) on CAF tvthe official Youtube channel of CAF, beIN Sports et Canal+ Africa.
