Morocco U20 reaches Kotif 2026 final, set to face Mauritania

The Moroccan under‑20 side, known as “Ashbal al‑Atlas”, secured a place in the Kotif 2026 final after a 2‑0 victory over Spain’s Valencia. Hamza Raji opened the scoring in the 31st minute, and a Yahi Egiz cross was headed in at 76 minutes, the third goal being ruled out for off‑side. The win guarantees a historic all‑African final against Mauritania, the first of its kind in the competition’s history. The team’s disciplined performance, despite a strong Spanish press, positions Morocco for a possible first African championship in the tournament.