Morocco’s U20 national team have secured their spot in the final of the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations after a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt in Thursday night’s semi-final clash at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
The highly anticipated North African derby saw both sides compete fiercely, but it was Morocco who dominated possession and created more chances. Despite their first-half pressure, they were unable to break down Egypt’s resilient defense.
The breakthrough came in the 77th minute, when Ismael Aouad delivered a clever assist for Jones El Abdellaoui, who calmly slotted home the winner to silence the home crowd.
The win propels Morocco into the final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday, May 18. The South Africans booked their place earlier in the day with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria’s Flying Eagles.
Morocco will now aim to cap off their impressive campaign with continental glory in what promises to be a thrilling final showdown.
