Egypt Crowned North Africa Champion, Advances Alongside Morocco to U-20 Africa Cup of Nations

Al-Taj News – The Egypt and Morocco national teams advanced to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for Under-20 football teams, which will be held in Ghana next year, 2027.

Egypt advanced after defeating Algeria 2-0 at the conclusion of the North Africa Championship, which was held in the Egyptian city of Ismailia.

Mahmoud Salah and Anas Rushdy scored the two goals for the Egyptian national team in the 22nd and 82nd minutes of the match, which was held at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia.

At the same time, Libya defeated Morocco 3-2 in a match held at Ismailia Stadium. Morocco are the World Cup holders at this age level.

Morocco took the lead through Khaled Qasmi in the 18th minute, while Libya responded with three goals by Moussa Ibrahim, Abdelrahman Makari from a penalty, and Jaafar Abu Latifa in the 30th, 36th, and 67th minutes.

The Moroccans reduced the deficit with a second goal scored by Monsef Mohammed in the 79th minute.