Morocco have secured qualification for the next U15 Africa Cup of Nations in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions, finishing ahead of Algeria in the North African qualifiers held in Cairo.
Competing in the African School Football Championship qualifiers, the Moroccan teams emerged on top in a tightly contested three-nation group that also included Egypt.
By topping the standings in both categories, Morocco confirmed their dominance in the region and booked their place at the continental finals, scheduled for April in a host country yet to be announced.
In the boys’ tournament, Morocco completed their campaign with four points, a tally that proved sufficient to finish first.
Their decisive moment came on the final matchday, when they defeated Egypt 2-0.
Goals from Naïm Arhori and Simo El Mossaoui sealed the win, with Arhori’s influential display earning him the award for best player of the match.
That result ensured Morocco stayed ahead of Algeria, who finished second, while Egypt ended the group at the bottom of the table.
The girls’ competition underlined Morocco’s superiority even more clearly.
The young Lionesses recorded a flawless campaign, collecting the maximum six points from two matches.
They began with a narrow 1-0 victory over Algeria before producing a commanding 4-0 win against Egypt.
Those results left no doubt about Morocco’s status as group winners and confirmed them as the sole North African representatives at the upcoming championship.
Algeria, despite finishing second in both competitions, were unable to secure qualification, while Egypt placed third overall.
The outcome highlights Morocco’s growing influence at youth level, with strong performances across both genders reflecting a consistent approach to development and competition.
With qualification assured, Morocco now join a group of nations already confirmed for the finals.
Zambia have also qualified in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, while Senegal, Benin and Uganda have secured places in the boys’ tournament.
In the girls’ competition, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia are also through. The remaining slots, allocated to Central Africa, are yet to be decided.
As preparations continue for April’s finals, Morocco’s double success in Cairo sends a clear message about their ambitions and growing strength in African school football.
