Morocco U17 Players: 'Mali Match Will Be Tough, But No Pressure on Us'

Players of the Moroccan U17 national team have affirmed their complete readiness to face their Malian counterparts in the Round of 16 of the U17 World Cup.

Idriss Ait Cheikh stated in press remarks, "The atmosphere within the squad has been fantastic since our qualification. God willing, we are well-prepared, and we have put together a special video to analyze our opponents. We have studied their strengths and weaknesses, and we anticipate a tough match against a good team. We are taking it very seriously and aim to deliver our best performance tomorrow, God willing."

He added, "I want to thank the Moroccan fans who always support us. They are with us wherever we go, and this support is a huge motivator, giving us extra strength during matches."

For his part, Abdelali Daoudi affirmed, "There is no pressure on us, especially as a team. We shouldn't put pressure on ourselves, and God willing, the match will go our way. We are confident in ourselves and our teammates, and we have great faith in the team's ability to deliver a strong performance tomorrow, God willing."

He continued, "We apply everything the coach tells us on the field, and when we correctly follow his instructions, the game goes in our favor, and we control it. We are approaching this match with the same seriousness as the previous one, and by implementing the coach's directives, we will be in the best possible shape. God willing, we will put on an outstanding performance tomorrow."

The national U17 team will face Mali tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Aspire Academy, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 (GMT+1).