U17 World Cup: Mali Stuns, Morocco and Senegal Set to Play
The FIFA U-17 World Cup kicked off in Qatar with an expanded format featuring 48 nations. African teams showed impressive performances right from the start, asserting their presence in the tournament.
Mali’s Impressive Victory
Mali made a strong statement in Group L by defeating New Zealand 3-0. The goals came from Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, highlighting Mali's attacking prowess.
Earlier African Highlights
On November 4, Egypt dominated Haiti 4-1 in Group E, with Belal Attia scoring twice to secure the win. Zambia also started well, winning 3-1 against Indonesia in Group H.
Challenges Faced by Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast had a difficult opening match, losing 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F, underlining the competitive nature of the tournament.
Upcoming African Matches
On Thursday, several African teams, including Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal, are expected to perform. They aim either to make a strong start or recover from 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."
Summary: The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup highlights Africa's youth football talent, with Mali’s stunning win and several other African teams ready to compete fiercely.
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