Egypt face Morocco next in North Africa youth qualifiers after late Tunisia win

Egypt’s 2010-born youth team will play Morocco in their second match of the North Africa qualifiers on Friday, 13 November, after opening the competition with a late 2-1 victory over Tunisia.

The result put Egypt top of the four-team tournament, which is being held in Tunisia, with Algeria level on points but behind on goal difference.

Algeria began their campaign with a 1-0 win against Morocco in the opening round. The other second-round fixture will see Algeria take on hosts Tunisia.

The competition features Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, while Libya withdrew from the tournament.

Egypt are managed by head coach Abdel Sattar Sabry. The teams finishing first and second will qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations for youth teams.

Egypt’s next match

Egypt v Morocco Friday, 13 November 15:00

The match will be broadcast on ON Sport and the North Africa Union account.