Exciting Finale Awaits as Tanzania and Senegal Reach the CAN U-17 Championship
In a thrilling climax filled with suspense and nail-biting penalty shootouts, Tanzania and Senegal have secured their places in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026. This decisive match is set to take place on Tuesday, June 2, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, where the underdogs from Tanzania will face off against the formidable Senegalese squad. Both teams demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming their opponents in tense shootouts to claim their spots in this prestigious final, leaving host nation Morocco and Egypt to watch from the sidelines.
Tanzania Makes History, Egypt Falls Short
The Serengeti Boys have achieved a historic milestone by reaching the continental finals for the first time ever. In a highly tactical and tightly contested match against Egypt, the Tanzanian team held their ground, finishing the game in a goalless draw (0-0) before sealing their victory in the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Haji Abdallah emerged as the hero of the match, making a crucial save against Daniel Tamer just before the final whistle. In the shootout, Tanzania proved to be more composed and efficient, converting four of their attempts while Egypt managed only three, thus delivering a final score of 4-3 on penalties. Already qualified for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, Tanzania's remarkable journey continues as they strive for a historic title. Meanwhile, Egypt's campaign came to an unexpected end, leaving them searching for answers after a promising tournament.
As reported by cafonline.com.
