The Senegal U17 national team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Tunisia in a friendly match played on Thursday at Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The lone goal came from forward Cheikh Omar Sy, providing a crucial win for the squad led by coach Lamine Sané ahead of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Senegalese team will now shift their preparations to Morocco, where they will face South Africa in their opening group-stage match on May 14 at 4:00 PM local time. This encounter marks the beginning of their campaign in the tournament, which runs from May 13 to June 2, 2026.
Tournament group stage breakdown
The Senegal U17 side has been placed in Group D, alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. Group A features defending champions Morocco, along with Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Group B includes Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Group C consists of Mali, Angola, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Path to the competition
The Senegalese youngsters will use their time in Morocco to fine-tune their tactics and cohesion before facing their first challenge. The team’s journey in the tournament begins with high expectations, as they aim to build on this recent victory and advance through the group stages.
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