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Senegal U17 team beats Tunisia in pre-CAN friendly match

By nigerreport / May 7, 2026

The Senegalese U17 national football team secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Tunisia in a pre-CAN U17 Nations Cup friendly match, played at the Municipal Stadium of Hammam Lif. The decisive goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, propelling the Lionceaux toward their next preparation phase.

Following this success, the Senegalese squad will travel to Morocco to continue their training regimen before their tournament debut. Their first match in the competition kicks off on May 14 at 4:00 PM local time, where they will face South Africa. Senegal is placed in Group D, alongside Algeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

CAN U17 2026 groups and key details

The highly anticipated CAN U17 2026, hosted in Morocco from May 13 to June 2, 2026, features a competitive lineup across five groups. Here’s how the teams are distributed:

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

With a solid start and focused preparation, Senegal’s U17 team aims to make a strong impression in the upcoming tournament. The squad’s performance in Morocco will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

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