Senegal U17 team beats Tunisia in friendly match ahead of CAN U17
The Senegalese U17 national football team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Tunisia in a preparatory friendly match for the upcoming African Nations Cup U17. The game took place at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium, with the decisive goal scored by Cheikh Omar Sy.
Under the guidance of coach Lamine Sané, the young Lions will now head to Morocco to continue their preparations before the tournament begins. Their first group-stage match is scheduled for May 14 at 4:00 PM, where they will face South Africa.
Tournament groups and key matchups
The 2026 African Nations Cup U17, hosted by Morocco from May 13 to June 2, will feature several competitive groups. Below are the key matchups:
- Group A: Morocco (defending champions), Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia
- Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique
- Group D: Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana
With their win over Tunisia, Senegal has demonstrated strong form ahead of the tournament, positioning themselves as a team to watch in Group D.
