On the sidelines of the U-20 AFCON: Morocco aims for a historic treble

Morocco is making a strong impression in this Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The “Lion Cubs” topped their group with 7 points, thanks to two victories over Kenya and Tunisia and a draw against Nigeria.

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With a wealth of talent playing across Europe, the North African squad stands out as the clear favorite for the ultimate crown at this Egyptian tournament.

A historic treble in sight?

After clinching the U-23 and U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco now has its sights set on a historic treble by lifting the flagship junior competition.

This resurgence of Moroccan football is no accident. The Cherifian Kingdom has invested heavily in infrastructure and youth development, which has had a positive impact on the domestic game.

This strategy has coincided with the emergence of several dual-nationality gems who play in the top five European leagues, as well as in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.