The Moroccan women's national U17 team achieved a resounding victory against their New Zealand counterparts, winning 4-0 in a match held this evening at the Mohammed VI Complex in Maamora. This match was part of the first round of Group A in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, Morocco 2026, which runs from October 17 to November 8.
The Lionesses dominated the first half from the very beginning, showcasing an impressive performance, while the New Zealand players retreated into defense, focusing on closing down spaces. The Moroccan players intensified their attacking efforts but failed to find the net, ending the first half in a goalless draw.
As the second half began, the national team continued to apply pressure and control the match, while New Zealand employed the same strategy as in the first half, retreating to slow down the pace of play, before the Lionesses managed to break through the New Zealand defense.
The Moroccan team took the lead with the first goal in the 57th minute, when player Sonia Abajio scored with a brilliant header, giving her teammates an advantage and paving the way for a decisive victory.
The Lionesses did not wait long to extend their lead, as the second goal came in the 70th minute through New Zealand player Aiden Chiatour's own goal, before Iman Dahissi added the third goal in the 76th minute, confirming the Moroccan team's superiority.
In the 82nd minute, the national team continued their impressive performance by adding the fourth goal through Hiba Al-Yousfi from a penalty kick, completing the Moroccan quartet and sealing the match with a strong second-half display.
In the same group, the German team defeated their Argentine counterparts 2-1, placing Morocco at the top of the group with three points, followed by Germany with the same points total, while Argentina and New Zealand occupy the third and fourth places with no points. The Moroccan team will face Germany in the second round, and will conclude the group stage against Argentina.
