Morocco to face Ethiopia in U23 AFCON qualifiers on November 12 and 17

Morocco’s U23 national team

The Moroccan U23 national team will play the first leg away in Ethiopia before hosting their opponents in Rabat for the return match.

On 02/11/2026 at 10h00

Morocco’s U23 national team will face Ethiopia on November 12 and 17 in the qualifiers for the Africa U23 Cup of Nations.

The first leg will take place on Thursday, November 12, at Dire Dawa Stadium in Ethiopia, kicking off at 16:00 (13:00 Morocco time). It will be officiated by Malagasy referee Andriatsara Arnaud Zafimahatoha, assisted by compatriots Larenion Miladera and Ravoavy Hasinoro Fitiavana, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a statement, citing the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff set for 15:30.

Nigerian referee Abubakar Abdallah will take charge of the match, assisted by compatriots Ahmed Tijani Mustapha and Tejiri Besmart Digbori, the same source added.

By Le360 (with MAP)
On 02/11/2026 at 10h00