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Rabat – A decisive match awaits not only Moroccan and Egyptian fans but also football enthusiasts from the whole continent and beyond as part of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Morocco’s Atlas Cubs are facing off against Egypt’s Young Pharaohs in the semi-final, which will kick off today at 7 p.m. Moroccan time.
Several channels will air the game, including Arriyadia TNT, beIN Sport HD 6, CAF TV, and the official CAF YouTube channel.
Mohamed Ouahbi, the head coach of the Moroccan team, says his ultimate goal is to reach the final.
“We are very happy and proud to have won the quarter-final and qualified for the World Cup,” Ouahbi said in a pre-match conference on Wednesday, noting that he knows he has a strong squad.
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Egypt aims for a sixth final after they previously reached the title match in 1981,1991, 2003, 2005, and 2013.
“A win would see them reach their second final on home soil (after 1991) and their third final hosted in North Africa (including Algeria in 2013),” CAF added.
As for Morocco, they have officially qualified for the U20 World Cup, marking their third appearance in the competition after 1997 and 2005.
This year’s tournament also marks the first time Morocco has gone four matches undefeated.
Today’s game also marks Morocco’s fourth appearance in the tournament’s semifinals.
“Since 1993, Morocco has played in two quarterfinals and two semifinals in direct knockout matches,” CAF added.
Score prediction
As for the score for today’s match, Tips.GG gives Morocco a 43% probability of winning, Egypt a 25% chance, and a 32% chance of the match ending in a draw. Azscore also predicts the Atlas Cubs to take the victory, with a final score of 2-0.
Today, South Africa and Egypt will also face off as part of the tournament’s schedule. The final showdown of the competition will take place on Sunday.
