The Atlas lion cubs shared the points with Nigeria (0-0), this Sunday in Cairo, during their second Egypt can U20 match 2025. A zero and virgin score which keeps the two selections around group B.
On the lawn of the June 30 stadium, the first half saw the men of Mohamed Ouahbi control the game, creating several interesting situations without finding the fault. The Nigerians, focusing on counters, have rarely worried the goalkeeper Yanis Benchaouch and the Moroccan rearguard well in place.
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The scenario has repeatedly repeated after the break. Despite intentions and some opportunities on both sides, the attackers remained silent, driving on vigilant defenses or lacking precision in the last gesture to tip the meeting.
This sharing of points nevertheless allows Morocco to keep the head of group B with 4 points, ahead of Nigeria only unlike goals. Tunisia is third with 3 points, while Kenya remains last with a blocked meter at zero.
The next meeting promises to be crucial for lion cubs. They will face Tunisia next Wednesday at 4 p.m., a decisive match to validate their qualification for the rest of the competition.
