Rabat – Morocco’s U-17 national team will play its quarter-final game against Mali on Saturday, with fans determined that the Atlas Cubs have what it takes to keep their success going in the global competition.
The national team made it to the quarter-finals after beating Iran in a penalty shootout on November 21.
The game will now face Mali at 1 p.m. Moroccan time
People seeking to watch the national squad can simply turn on their television as the match is broadcast live on Morocco’s sports channel Arriyadia.
The head coach of the U17 team, Said Chiba, is confident about his squad.
“[The win] is because our players’ mentality is very strong, even though they are still young. I see their great determination,” he said, noting his squad’s hard word during the preparatory campaigns.
“We practice a lot. We have a lot of guarantees,” he said.
Today’s U-17 World Cup fixtures include an ongoing game between Spain and Germany. At the time of writing the two squads have a scoreline of 0-0.
Brazil and Argentina are also part of today’s fixtures, with the two teams facing off at 1 p.m. Moroccan time.
Tomorrow’s matches, in addition to Morocco vs Mali. will also include France playing against Uzbekistan.
