2023-05-20 14:00:10
Morocco was defeated (2-1) by Senegal in the final of the African Cup of Nations under 17 years. In just three minutes, the Cubs turned the situation around and won the title for the first time, thanks to their realism.
Despite this defeat, Morocco missed the opportunity to become champion of this competition for the first time in its history. The coach of the Atlas Cubs, Said Chiba, nevertheless praised the course of his players.
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“Our young players gave an honorable performance. We thank King Mohamed VI for his unfailing support, he is the first supporter of Moroccan youth. I also thank the academies and the infrastructures, it is thanks to them that we achieved this performance”, he assured.
During the post-match press conference, the Moroccan coach did not fail to comment on his opponent. “Senegal has just proven once once more that this country is a giant of African football. The scenario is worthy of a finale. We have benefited a lot from this competition despite the defeat. This tournament contributes to our progress,” he concluded.
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