Live Broadcast of the Match: Morocco vs. Ivory Coast

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The Moroccan national team is set to face the Ivory Coast today, Tuesday, at 8 PM, at the Al-Bashir Stadium in Mohammedia, in the semi-finals of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco in 2025.

Coach Nabil Bahe aims for his team to continue their strong performance by defeating Ivory Coast and securing a place in the final for the second consecutive time, and in the history of Moroccan football at this level. If they qualify, they will meet the winner of the Burkina Faso vs. Mali match.

In a press conference before the match, Bahe stated, "Reaching the final is very difficult, and what Saeed Shiba achieved with the national team two years ago should not be forgotten." He added, "We have a great opportunity to play in our country, with the support of our fans. The players are still gaining experience, which is why we see varying performances from one match to another. They need to win and lose to learn how to triumph over strong African teams."

Bahe emphasized the importance of mutual respect between teams, saying, "It doesn't matter who we face in the final if we win against Ivory Coast. They are a strong team, and we respect them a lot. I believe they respect us as well. I hope we enjoy a good match from both sides, and may the best team win."

To watch the match, click on the following link: 

 Live broadcast of the Morocco vs. Côte d'Ivoire match 

He also highlighted the need to nurture all players: "You must treat all players as if they were your children because I want all of them to succeed. When someone performs poorly, I have to educate them rather than just train them."

Bahe concluded, "We need to help the player understand why they are not playing, the importance of patience, and this is part of my job to help them grow both as players and as individuals."

In related news, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Zimbabwean referee Brighton Chimene to officiate the match, with South Africa's Kleodwen Karabo Palweiyi as the first assistant and Alys Yumotsi as the second assistant, alongside Rwanda's Allen Yumotoni as the fourth official.