Morocco’s U23 national team will aim to finish the job when they host Ethiopia in the second leg of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie on Tuesday, 17 November 2026. The match is scheduled for 15:30 Moroccan time at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The Atlas Cubs carry a narrow but valuable 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Ethiopia. Youness El Bahraoui scored the only goal in the 27th minute on 12 November, giving coach Jamal Aït Ben Idir’s side an important away victory and putting Morocco in a strong position ahead of the return fixture.
Morocco have a one-goal advantage
The first-leg result means Morocco need to manage the second match carefully. The team will want to use home support and control the tempo, while avoiding unnecessary risks that could allow Ethiopia back into the tie. A clean defensive performance would make the task more straightforward, but the coaching staff will also look for opportunities to extend the advantage.
Ethiopia, meanwhile, must find a way to score in Rabat to keep their qualification hopes alive. The visitors are expected to approach the game with urgency, which could create space for Morocco to exploit in transition.
Match details
- Fixture: Morocco U23 vs Ethiopia U23
- Competition: 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, second round
- Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
- Kick-off: 15:30 Morocco time
- Venue: Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- First leg: Ethiopia 0-1 Morocco
Tickets have been announced through the official Webook platform, with the FRMF publishing prices of MAD 20, MAD 30 and MAD 50 for the available categories. Supporters should consult the official ticketing platform for availability and entry conditions.
Follow the Atlas Lions section and Matches Centre for team news and the full-time report after the second leg.