Morocco U-17 national team to host Uzbekistan in a friendly at Mohammed VI Football Complex

The Morocco U-17 national team is set to face Uzbekistan in a pair of friendly matches later this month as part of their final preparations for the upcoming competitive season.

The fixtures will see the young Atlas Lions first host Uzbekistan on March 17, followed by a second encounter two days later on March 19.

Both matches are scheduled to take place at the state-of-the-art Mohammed VI Football Complex, providing an ideal environment for testing tactics and assessing squad depth.

These friendlies come at a crucial moment for Morocco’s youth setup, offering head coach and coaching staff an opportunity to fine-tune the team ahead of the UNAF North African Championship qualifiers for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The qualifiers, scheduled to run from March 24 to April 5 in Libya, will see Morocco compete against regional rivals with the aim of securing a spot in the continental tournament.

The Morocco U-17 squad has been preparing intensively, with training sessions focused on tactical cohesion, defensive organization, and attacking fluidity.

The upcoming matches against Uzbekistan, a technically proficient side, are expected to challenge the Atlas Lions and provide valuable match experience for the players, many of whom are emerging talents looking to make an impact on the international stage.

Observers will be closely watching the performances of key prospects, as these friendlies offer a glimpse into Morocco’s potential lineup and strategy for the qualifiers in Libya.

By hosting these fixtures on home soil, Morocco also aims to leverage familiar conditions to build confidence and team chemistry, essential factors in high-stakes tournaments

. The coaching staff will be analyzing every aspect of the games, from set-piece execution to transitions, to ensure the squad enters the UNAF qualifiers fully prepared to compete at the highest level.