The Senegalese U17 national football team concluded their preparatory matches with a narrow 1-0 win against Tunisia in an international friendly clash held at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, providing the Lionceaux with a morale boost ahead of their upcoming campaign.
Following this victory, the team will relocate to Morocco to continue their training regimen before their tournament debut. Senegal’s first match in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled for May 14 at 4:00 PM, where they will face South Africa. The tournament itself is set to take place from May 13 to June 2, 2026, entirely on Moroccan soil.
Tournament group stage breakdown
The draw for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations has placed Senegal in Group D, alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. Meanwhile, defending champions Morocco will compete in Group A with Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Other groups include:
- Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, and Mozambique
With their sights set on the title, the Senegalese squad will look to build on this momentum as they aim to make a strong impression in Morocco.
