Paris 2024: Egypt, Morocco, Mali Anticipate Key Olympics Draw

Eko Hot Blog reports that the stage is set for an eagerly anticipated moment as Egypt, Morocco, and Mali prepare for the draw of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Saint-Denis, Paris, on Wednesday.

These African nations secured their spots through impressive performances in last year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as revealed by CAF Online on Monday.

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“African interest will centre on Egypt, Mali and Morocco after their impressive qualifying campaigns at last year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations,” the statement read. “The trio will be keeping a close eye on Wednesday’s draw in the French capital, where they could potentially land dream groups or tournament-defining challenges.”

The excitement is further heightened by the possibility of a fourth African representative, as Guinea awaits a playoff against one of the fourth-placed Asian teams for the final spot. “This means Africa will have four representatives at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris if Guinea wins the intercontinental playoff scheduled to be held in May,” CAF Online stated.

Egypt, with a record 12 Olympic appearances and quarter-final finishes in 1928 and 1964, will be aiming to surpass their best-ever performance in Paris. Morocco, on the other hand, will be making their eighth Olympic appearance, having previously reached the second round in 1972 as surprise winners of last year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mali secured their place by finishing third in the continental U23 championship, completing Africa’s trio for the Paris Olympics.

As the football world holds its breath, Wednesday’s draw promises to unveil the thrilling prospects that lie ahead for these African powerhouses on the Olympic stage.

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According to information from the Olympics website, “a total of 12 women’s and 16 men’s teams will compete in the Olympic football tournaments in Paris in 2024.” The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to be one of the most anticipated global sporting events, where thousands of athletes from around the world will compete in various sports.

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