Younes El Bahraoui scored the only goal in the 28th minute, giving Morocco a one-goal away advantage.
Progression to the next round remains to be decided in the return leg. This result therefore does not yet secure a place in the finals.
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Morocco beat Ethiopia 1–0 in Dire Dawa on 12 November 2026 in the first leg of the second U23 AFCON qualifying round, according to Hespress.
Younes El Bahraoui scored the only goal in the 28th minute, giving Morocco a one-goal away advantage.
Progression to the next round remains to be decided in the return leg. This result therefore does not yet secure a place in the finals.