Morocco's under-17 national football team earned a valuable 2-1 win against Ethiopia in the CAN U17 2026 qualifiers on May 16, 2026. The match took place at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat.
The Moroccan side took an early lead in the 15th minute through a goal from forward Youssef El Ouardi. Ethiopia equalized just before halftime with a strike from midfielder Dawit Tesfaye.
In the second half, Morocco regained the advantage when defender Ayoub Benali scored from a corner kick in the 67th minute. The home team held on to secure the victory, which keeps them in contention for a spot in the tournament.
The win moves Morocco to second place in Group B with four points, while Ethiopia remains at the bottom with one point. The top two teams from each group advance to the CAN U17 finals.
