Senegal U17 team beats Tunisia in final pre-CAN warm-up

The Senegalese U17 national team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia in an international friendly match held at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium on Thursday. The lone goal was scored by Cheikh Omar Sy, providing a morale boost ahead of the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).

The young Lions will now head to Morocco to continue their preparations before the tournament kicks off. Their first match is scheduled for May 14 at 4:00 PM against South Africa. Senegal has been drawn in Group D alongside Algeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

Tournament groups and key details

The 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, will run from May 13 to June 2. The tournament features four groups, with the defending champions, Morocco, placed in Group A alongside Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.

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

The Senegalese squad, led by coach Lamine Sané, will look to build on this latest win as they aim for a strong performance in the competition.