{"id":442960,"date":"2026-01-28T13:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/442960\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:05:18","slug":"morocco-secure-double-triumph-at-caf-african-schools-football-championship-unaf-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/442960\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco secure double triumph at CAF African Schools Football Championship UNAF Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Published:&#13;<br \/>\n                Wednesday, 28 January 2026&#13;\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Morocco will be represented in both the Boys U-15 and Girls U-15 categories at this season\u2019s CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals after claiming titles in both divisions at the conclusion of the UNAF Qualifiers on Tuesday, 27 January.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The UNAF qualifiers, held in Cairo in a round-robin format, concluded with Morocco being crowned champions in both divisions, earning the right to represent the zone at the Continental Finals scheduled for later this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In the Boys U-15 category, Morocco secured the title after collecting a crucial point in a goalless draw against Algeria, followed by a hard-fought 2-0 victory over tournament hosts Egypt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attsn37-k5hka44riyv8hcakxrtekvtuzvw1xeefpxdbd4-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The Girls U-15 team delivered an equally impressive performance, edging Algeria 1-0 in their opening match before cruising to a 4-0 win against Egypt to seal the title and qualification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attfksfw8xjcfqposppmewryhpgj5c8r7xmzig-7gsabue-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">With the UNAF qualifiers now concluded, focus shifts to the UNIFFAC Qualifiers set to take place between 02 &#8211; 08 March, which will mark the final leg of qualifiers ahead of this season\u2019s highly anticipated Continental Finals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Beyond the on-field action in Cairo, the competition was conducted alongside several capacity-building programmes, in line with the competition\u2019s mission to empower and upskill coaches, administrators, and grassroots football stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">These initiatives remain a cornerstone of the competition\u2019s legacy through promoting holistic growth beyond the football pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The capacity-building activities were headlined by the TotalEnergies Drive the Future Workshop along with the Young Referees, Young Medical Officers, Young Reporters Workshop and CAF Safeguarding Workshops among others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">CAF African Schools Football Championship UNAF Qualifiers \u2013 Final Standings:<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-2026-01-28-10-43-33-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo-2026-01-28-10-43-33-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Further details regarding the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be announced by CAF in due course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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