U17 World Cup: Mali Stuns as Morocco and Senegal Prepare for Thursday
The FIFA U-17 World Cup kicked off in Qatar with an expanded format featuring 48 nations, showcasing strong performances from several African teams on the opening day.
Mali’s Spectacular Start
Mali made an impressive debut by defeating New Zealand 3-0 in Group L. The goals were scored by Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, marking a dominant performance.
Other African Teams’ Results
- On November 4, Egypt secured a 4-1 victory over Haiti in Group E, with Belal Attia scoring twice.
- Zambia won 3-1 against Indonesia in Group H.
- Ivory Coast had a tough start, losing 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F.
Upcoming Matches for African Teams
On Thursday, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal are set to compete, aiming to impress in their opening games or recover from early setbacks.
African Representation in 2025
This edition features 10 African teams among the 48 participants, highlighting the strength and promise of African youth football on the global stage.
"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 started strongly at the expanded 2025 U-17 World Cup, with Mali's commanding win and upcoming matches promising more excitement.
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