U17 World Cup: Mali Shines as Morocco and Senegal Prepare to Play
The FIFA U-17 World Cup, taking place in Qatar with an expanded format of 48 nations, saw several African teams make a strong impression from the start.
Mali's Impressive Debut
Mali opened their campaign with a spectacular 3-0 win over New Zealand in Group L. The goals came from Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, setting a high bar for their tournament journey.
Other Early African Performances
- Egypt secured a 4-1 victory against Haiti in Group E, powered by a two-goal performance from Belal Attia.
- Zambia defeated Indonesia 3-1 in Group H.
- Ivory Coast had a tough start, losing 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F.
Upcoming Matches for African Teams
On Thursday, African nations Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal will take to the field. They aim to either start strongly or recover from early setbacks.
"This 2025 edition of the U-17 World Cup features 48 teams, including 10 from Africa, demonstrating the vitality of African youth football on the world stage."
Author's summary: African teams demonstrated strong performances on the opening day of the expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup, highlighting the continent's emerging talent.
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