U17 World Cup: Mali Shines as Morocco and Senegal Prepare for Matches
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, hosted in Qatar with an expanded format of 48 teams, kicked off with several African sides making impressive starts.
Mali’s Strong Start
Mali opened their campaign in Group L with a dominant 3-0 win over New Zealand. The goals came from Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, marking a spectacular introduction to the tournament.
Other African Performances
- On November 4, Egypt claimed a convincing 4-1 victory against Haiti in Group E, highlighted by a brace from Belal Attia.
- Zambia earned a 3-1 victory over Indonesia in Group H.
- Ivory Coast faced a tough defeat, losing 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F.
Upcoming Matches for African Teams
On Thursday, additional African contenders including Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal will compete, aiming to impress in their opening games or recover from early setbacks.
This edition features 48 teams, including 10 from Africa, showcasing the strength and promise of African youth football worldwide.
Author's summary: The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup highlights African teams' promising performances, with Mali leading early and other nations poised to make an impact.
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