Thrilling Group Matchups Set for Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations
The eagerly anticipated draw for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations took place today in Cairo, Egypt, revealing intense matchups that will see three Arab national teams competing in a single group. Morocco, as the host nation, will face off against Egypt, with Tunisia rounding out the trio of Arab teams in Group A. This group promises to deliver exciting football as these nations vie for supremacy on the continental stage.
Scheduled to run from May 13 to June 2, the tournament will feature 16 national teams, all eager to secure their place in the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year. The structure of the competition has been designed to foster intense competition, with teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stages, while the eight teams reaching the quarter-finals will automatically earn a ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Additionally, playoff matches will be held among the third-placed teams in each group to determine the final two spots for the global finals.
The group compositions are as follows: Group A includes Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia; Group B features Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, and DR Congo; Group C consists of Mali, Angola, Tanzania, and Mozambique; while Group D is made up of Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana. With such a diverse and competitive lineup, fans can expect a thrilling tournament filled with memorable moments and intense rivalries.
As reported by goal.com.
