Moncef Zakri, player of the Moroccan national U-17 team, expressed his great pride in the collective performance of the national players following the thrilling 3-2 victory over Mali in the Round of 16 of the U-17 World Cup currently held in Qatar. Zakri confirmed that reaching the quarter-finals was the result of cooperation among the players and the spirit of determination that characterized the team's performance throughout the match.

Zakri explained that the match against Mali was difficult due to the opponent's reliance on physical strength and high intensity, noting that the victory was not the result of individual effort, but rather the outcome of understanding and coordination among all team members.

The Moroccan star spoke about the upcoming match against Brazil in the quarter-finals, affirming that the preparation for this encounter will be different, while expressing great respect for the Brazilian team as one of the global powers in football. At the same time, he emphasized that the Moroccan team will enter the match with strong determination and the desire to achieve victory.

Zakri added that facing Brazil represents an important opportunity to highlight the progress reached by Moroccan football and the talent of its young players on the international stage, considering that team spirit and determination will be the most prominent weapons in the quest to write a new chapter of achievements for the U-17 team in the tournament.