In a crucial step toward the African U-17 Nations Cup, the Senegalese U17 national team clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Tunisia in a friendly showdown held at Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium on Thursday. The winning goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, giving the young Lions a morale boost ahead of their upcoming challenges.

The Senegalese squad, led by coach Lamine Sané, will now shift their preparation base to Morocco, where they will continue training before their tournament opener. Their first match is scheduled for May 14 at 4:00 PM against South Africa.

Senegal has been placed in Group D, alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. Meanwhile, defending champions Morocco will face Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia in Group A. The competition’s groups are structured as follows:

CAN U17 2026 group stage breakdown:

• Group A: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia
• Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique
• Group D: Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana

The African U-17 Nations Cup is set to take place from May 13 to June 2, 2026, in Morocco, promising intense football action across its four groups.