Morocco's U17 "Atlas Cubs" Renew Determination Ahead of Portugal Clash

Morocco's U17 national team has concluded its preparations for their upcoming match against Portugal, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, at the Aspire Complex in Doha. This encounter marks the second round of the group stage at the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

The final training session was characterized by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and intense focus. The players appeared united around a single objective: to rectify the errors observed in their previous match against Japan, which ended in a 0-2 defeat.

During the training sessions, coach Nabil Baha emphasized mental and tactical aspects. He urged his players to demonstrate greater team spirit and play with confidence from the opening minutes, while also focusing on improving build-up play and handling second balls, which were identified as key weaknesses in their opening fixture.

The "Atlas Cubs" approach this match with a strong desire to secure a victory and earn their first three points of the tournament, especially given their awareness of the challenging group, which includes Portugal, Japan, and New Caledonia.

On the other side, the Portuguese national team enters the match with high morale following their dominant 6-1 victory over New Caledonia. They will look to leverage their attacking prowess, led by Anisio Cabral and Matheus Medeiros, setting the stage for a true showdown between the champions of Africa and Europe.

Despite the formidable opponent, the Moroccan technical staff expresses confidence in their players' ability to deliver a different performance and recapture the collective rhythm that characterized their continental qualifiers. They are relying on team spirit and determination to achieve a positive result that will restore confidence among their supporters.