Morocco reach first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup final

Morocco’s U20 national team have written their name in the history books after securing a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup final for the first time ever, following a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout victory over France.

The thrilling encounter, played under high tension, ended 1–1 after 120 minutes of pulsating football.

Yassir Zabiri opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions in the 32nd minute from the penalty spot, after a VAR review confirmed a foul inside the box.

France responded in the 59th minute through Lucas Michel, who capitalised on a defensive lapse to level the score.

Both teams created several opportunities but failed to find a breakthrough during regulation and extra time, sending the match into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

In the end, Morocco held their composure from the spot, converting all five penalties, with Zabiri once again stepping up to slot home the winning kick and seal a famous victory for the North Africans.

Morocco will now face Argentina in what promises to be a historic and captivating final

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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