The Moroccan national under-17 team will participate in the North African Union tournament for football, which will be hosted by Tunisia from November 9-17. The tournament, which is a qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, will feature four teams: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt. The teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

The Moroccan team, led by coach Nabil Baha, will play their matches according to the following schedule: November 10 against Algeria, November 13 against Egypt, and November 16 against Tunisia. The team's squad consists of 25 players, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The squad is a mix of players from Moroccan clubs and European clubs such as Chelsea, Ajax, and Milan.

The team's preparation for the tournament has been intense, with the players having trained together for several weeks. The team's coach, Nabil Baha, has expressed confidence in his team's abilities, saying that they have the potential to go far in the tournament. The team's captain, Iyad Hamzi, has also expressed his excitement about the tournament, saying that it's a great opportunity for the team to test themselves against top-level opponents.

The North African Union tournament is an important competition for the Moroccan team, as it provides a platform for the team to gain experience and exposure against top-level opponents. The team's performance in the tournament will also be closely watched by scouts from European clubs, who are always on the lookout for talented young players.

The Moroccan team's squad for the tournament includes several players who have already made a name for themselves in Moroccan football. Players such as Rian Slalou, Samir Idahmad, and Adam Sona have all been part of the team's setup for several years and have shown great promise. The team's coach, Nabil Baha, has also included several new players in the squad, who he believes have the potential to make a big impact.

The tournament will be played in two cities in Tunisia: Sousse and Monastir. The teams will play their matches at the Stade Olympique de Sousse and the Stade de Monastir. The tournament's organizers have put in place strict health and safety protocols to ensure that the tournament is played safely and without any incidents.

The Moroccan team's participation in the North African Union tournament is part of their preparation for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The team's coach, Nabil Baha, has set his sights on qualifying for the tournament and making a deep run. With a talented squad and a lot of determination, the Moroccan team is definitely one to watch in the tournament.

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  • Morocco's U17 team to compete in North African Union tournament in Tunisia from November 9-17.

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