U17 World Cup: Japan vs Morocco
Japan meets Morocco today in the opening game of Group B at the U17 World Cup taking place in Doha, Qatar. The match will be held at Aspire Zone – Pitch 5 Stadium and officiated by Italian referee Andrea Colombo.
Match Details
- Competition: 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup – Group B, Matchday 1
- Venue: Aspire Zone – Pitch 5, Doha, Qatar
- Referee: Andrea Colombo (Italy)
- Broadcasters: Arriyadia TNT, FIFA+
Team Japan Preview
Japan arrives in strong form, having defeated Australia 4-0 in their last friendly before the tournament. Their best performances in the U17 World Cup came in 1993 and 2011, both times reaching the quarterfinals.
Key players to follow include midfielder Maki Kitahara from FC Tokyo, known for sharp attacking distribution, and Hiroto Asada of Yokohama F. Marinos, who netted a goal against Morocco in their June encounter.
Team Morocco Preview
Morocco, led by coach Nabil Baha, enters with confidence after winning the U17 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. Their preparation matches ended in victories—2-0 against Switzerland and 4-3 over Uzbekistan. The team reached the quarterfinal stage in the 2023 U17 World Cup.
Midfielder Abdellah Ouazzane of Ajax Youth stands out after his exceptional AFCON campaign, while forward Ziyad Baha from Calavera CF U19 is expected to spearhead Morocco’s attack.
“We aim to carry our AFCON momentum into this tournament and start with a strong performance,” said Nabil Baha.
Author’s Summary
Japan and Morocco clash in Doha for their U17 World Cup opener, both sides fielding in-form squads expecting to build early momentum in Group B.
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