Morocco Faces Off Against Egypt and Tunisia in AFCON U-17 Group Stage
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently conducted the draw for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-17, resulting in a highly competitive group that includes Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia. As the host nation and reigning champions, Morocco has been placed at the top of Group A, which also features Ethiopia. This strategic placement reflects Morocco's strong performance in previous tournaments, relying on results from the last three editions, excluding the 2021 edition, which was canceled.
In this context, the draw positions Mali, the runner-up from the last tournament, at the forefront of Group C. Additionally, the teams participating in the tournament were categorized into four tiers based on their historical performance. Group A's Morocco leads, followed by Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia, while Senegal and Ivory Coast lead Group B. The second tier comprises South Africa, Cameroon, Angola, and Tunisia, showcasing a mix of strong competitors.
CAF has designated Morocco as the host for this prestigious tournament, which is set to take place from April 25 to May 15, 2026. As excitement builds for this highly anticipated event, fans and players alike are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying competition, highlighting the emerging talent within African youth football.
The results of the draw are as follows:
- Group A: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia
- Group B: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique
- Group D: Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana
As reported by eremnews.com.
