The new Bounou… 4 things to know about Chouaib Bellaarouch

Chouaib Bellaarouch's goalkeeping prowess was a key factor in Morocco's impressive run during the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

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The "Lion Cubs of the Atlas" have secured their spot in the final against Mali, set for Saturday, April 19, at the Al Bechir Stadium in Mohammedia.

Here are 4 things to know about the new Bounou.

• He trained at the renowned Mohamed 6 Academy, which has produced several top-tier players for the Moroccan national team over the years.

• He has 14 caps with the U-17 team, boasting a record of 7 goals conceded and 7 clean sheets.
• He was voted the best goalkeeper of the first round of the U-17 AFCON by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
• He conceded only one goal in 5 matches during this 20th edition of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

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.