On May 16, 2026, the Morocco U17 national team secured a 2-1 victory over Ethiopia at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco, during the second matchday of Group A in the Africa U17 Cup of Nations. The winning goal came in stoppage time, according to match reports.
The match saw Morocco take an early lead, but Ethiopia equalized before halftime. The decisive goal was scored deep into added time, giving the Lionceaux de l'Atlas a crucial three points in the group stage.
This victory puts Morocco in a strong position to advance to the knockout rounds of the tournament, which serves as qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The exact standings and goal scorers were not independently verified from available sources.
