UNAF U17 tournament: Morocco lose opening match to Algeria

Morocco at the UNAF U17 tournament

Morocco will now have to bounce back in their remaining two matches against Egypt and Tunisia to secure one of the tournament’s two qualification spots for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

On 10/11/2026 at 15h29

Morocco’s U17 national team began their campaign in the UNAF tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, with a 1-0 defeat to Algeria on Tuesday, November 10.

The only goal of the match was scored by Ilyes Ziane in the 40th minute, following an assist from Daoud Bellagra.

Coached by Nabil Baha, Morocco will face Egypt on Friday, November 13, at the Sousse Olympic Stadium before taking on Tunisia on Monday, November 16, at the same venue in their third and final match of the tournament.

By Staff
On 10/11/2026 at 15h29