U17 World Cup: After the feat against the USA, Morocco faces Mali in a decisive clash

Morocco-Mali: a difficult match for the Atlas Lions? Nabil Baha’s protégés have recently crossed paths with the Malian Eagles three times and won two victories. They notably beat them in the final of the CAN ((0-0, 2-4 on penalties). It is therefore a vengeful Malian team that will cross swords with Morocco on Tuesday at pitch no. 7 of the Aspire Zone in Doha at 4:45 pm for the round of 16 of the U17 World Cup. With a good run since the start of the competition, the Malian team will seek to triumph over Morocco, who qualified with difficulty. To achieve this, this team can rely on a physical style, quick transitions and exemplary solidarity, driven by a very solid defensive organization. It displays a prolific attack (8 goals in four games) and a compact defense.

The Malian team is made up of formidable players such as left winger Seydou Dembélé, known for his bewildering dribbles and vision of the game. With a goal and an assist, he has an impressive average of 3.2 successful dribbles per game. There is also Raymond Bomba. Scorer for the Malian selection (two goals in four games in Qatar), he represents the Eagles’ deadly weapon. His surgical efficiency and physical power make him a powerful machine to avoid. In midfield, we find Ibrahim Diakité. He stands out for his game intelligence.

The Eagles are certainly in good shape, but they are not unbeatable. They sometimes lack creativity against more technical teams like Morocco, capable of monopolizing the ball and pressing high. High and constant pressing and quality collective play will allow the Moroccan team to overcome Mali.