The Senegalese U17 national football team secured a narrow victory in a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia, winning 1-0 at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, providing a winning start to the squad’s final preparations ahead of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Under the guidance of head coach Lamine Sané, the Senegal U17 will now travel to Morocco to continue their training camp before their opening group-stage match. The tournament kicks off on May 13 and runs through June 2, with Senegal set to face South Africa in their first fixture on May 14 at 4:00 PM local time.

The 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations will unfold across four groups, each featuring four teams. Senegal finds itself in Group D alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. Meanwhile, neighboring Morocco, the defending champions, will compete in Group A against Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Other groups include:

• Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique

The competition promises intense matchups as teams battle for supremacy on the continental stage. With their sights set on the title, Senegal’s young squad remains focused on delivering standout performances in Morocco.