The Senegalese U17 national football team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia in a friendly match on Thursday at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The winning goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, providing a morale boost ahead of their upcoming campaigns.
The Lionceaux (Lion Cubs), as the team is affectionately known, will now shift their preparations to Morocco, where they will continue their training before the tournament kicks off. Their first match in the competition is scheduled for May 14 at 4:00 PM against South Africa.
CAN U17 2026: Group stage breakdown
The Senegalese squad is placed in Group D, alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. Meanwhile, the host nation, Morocco—defending champions—finds themselves in Group A with Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
The other groups are structured as follows:
- Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique
The 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 is set to take place from May 13 to June 2 in Morocco, promising an exciting display of young footballing talent across the continent.
