"The cubs" face "the pharaohs" to heal the wounds.

The Moroccan national team for under 17 years concludes its participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by the kingdom, with a strong match against their Egyptian counterparts in the placement match, seeking third place and managing the disappointment of a "dramatic" elimination in the semi-finals against Senegal.

The national players enter this match under the banner of "redemption," as the technical staff aims to overcome the psychological shock that followed the loss of the qualification ticket for the final in the dying moments of the last match, by focusing on regaining technical and mental balance against the "Pharaohs," who also aspire to end their continental journey on the podium.

Technical predictions indicate that the match will be characterized by great competitiveness, due to the closeness in level between the Moroccan and Egyptian schools in this age group. It is also expected that the national coach will use the match to give competitive opportunities to some names that have not had enough playing minutes, while focusing on honing individual skills and correcting the tactical mistakes that appeared in the knockout matches.

The Moroccan audience, which has remained loyal in supporting the "Atlas Cubs" throughout the tournament, hopes that this match will be an opportunity to reconcile with the fans and end with a victory that provides a moral boost for these young players, as they represent the future core of national football.