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Moroccan U18 Basketball Team Competes in Tunisia Championship
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Moroccan U18 Basketball Team Competes in Tunisia Championship

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Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Moroccan U18 basketball team began its participation in the 23rd Arab Championship in Sfax, Tunisia.
  • The team lost its opening match against Egypt (84-41) but secured a victory against Libya (78-40).
  • The championship features teams from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Bahrain, running until July 4.

The Moroccan U18 men's basketball team has commenced its campaign at the 23rd Arab Championship, held in Sfax, Tunisia. The young Atlas Lions experienced mixed results in their initial matches.

In their opening game on Saturday, Morocco faced a strong Egyptian team and suffered a significant defeat with a score of 84-41. However, the team demonstrated resilience in their second match on Sunday, bouncing back with a decisive victory over Libya, winning 78-40.

The tournament, which runs until July 4, features a strong field of competitors including hosts Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Bahrain. The matches are being played at the El Bijaoui Hall in Sfax.

In the parallel Arab Girls Championship, the Moroccan U18 women's team also began their competition. They secured a win against Algeria with a score of 66-59 on Saturday. Tunisia also participated in the girls' championship, defeating Algeria 68-45 on Sunday.

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