The Moroccan Under-17 national team achieved a crushing victory over their Gabonese counterparts with a score of six goals to nil in a friendly match held on Tuesday evening at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in the city of Salé. This match is part of the intensive preparations undertaken by the “Atlas Cubs” in anticipation of their participation in the highly awaited 2026 World Cup finals.
The match witnessed a notable brilliance from the national team players, with Rami Laghmani opening the scoring in the 7th minute, followed by Nassim Al-Arj adding a second goal in the 47th minute. Wahib Al-Antari extended the lead by scoring two consecutive goals in the 68th and 78th minutes, while Ismail Ziani added the fifth goal in the 70th minute. Ibrahim Rabah concluded the goal fest by scoring the sixth in the 86th minute, demonstrating the Moroccan Under-17 team’s high offensive readiness.
This friendly match is part of the comprehensive preparation program devised by coach Ahmed Al-Qantari and his technical staff, aiming to bring the players to the highest levels of physical and technical readiness before competing in the Qatar World Cup. The coaching team focuses on building a cohesive team capable of strong competition in the global tournament.
The Moroccan Under-17 national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 19 to December 13. The Moroccan sports community hopes that this promising generation will deliver outstanding performances that honor Moroccan football on the great global stage.
