CAN U17: Senegalese title holder secures return to Morocco

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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CAN U17: Senegalese title holder secures return to Morocco

Senegal secured its qualification for the U17 AFCON 2027 by defeating Guinea 3-0 in the semi-finals of the UFOA-A qualifying tournament. The _Lionceaux_, reigning champions, will return to Morocco to defend their title. They will face Gambia in the UFOA-A qualification final, after Gambia beat Liberia 2-1. The U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco, featuring sixteen participating teams.

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