Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
The Serengeti Boys reached the final after penalty wins over Algeria and Egypt and can secure Tanzania’s first CAF continental title.
- Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's final at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
- Tanzania stunned the favorites early when midfielder Hamis Chenga fired home from the edge of the box in the seventh minute, rewarding the Serengeti Boys' tactical discipline and exposing early uncertainty in Senegal's defense.
- Ibrahima Dione equalized for the Young Lions in the 64th minute, turning in a rebound after goalkeeper Haji Abdullahi failed to hold a free-kick from Souleymane Commissaire Faye, shifting momentum decisively toward Senegal.
- The victory secured Senegal's second U-17 AFCON title, cementing their continental youth football dominance, while Tanzania qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar and reached their first Afcon final.
- Head coach Elieneza Nsanganzelu praised his squad's resilience after the tournament, stating, "We are ready to fight for the trophy and make Tanzania proud," highlighting the Serengeti Boys' emergence as East African football contenders.
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Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's final in Rabat.
Serengeti Boys chase history in Afcon U-17 final against Senegal
The Tanzania Under-17 national football team, popularly known as the Serengeti Boys, will tonight take on Senegal in the final of the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, with...
Senegal won the U17 2026 African Cup of Nations on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Rabat. The Teranga Lions beat Tanzania in the final after a shootout at the goal (4-2), after a draw (1-1).Disputed at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, this match allowed the Terenga Lions to win their second continental sacre, after the one obtained in 2023.Senegal won the CAN U17 Yet everything seemed to smile at Tanzania at the beginning of the match.The young Tanz…
Senegal Crowned AFCON U17 Champions After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory Over Tanzania
Sports Correspondent - Senegal have been crowned champions of the AFCON U17 tournament after defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling final. The tightly contested encounter ended 1-1 after extra time, forcing the match into a dramatic penalty shootout to determine the winner. Senegal held their nerve from the spot, converting four penalties to…
Senegal Crowned U17 AFCON Champions for the Second Time in Three Years
The Senegal U17 squad lifts the trophy on the championship podium, securing their second title in three years. Photo Credit: CAF/Instagram Senegal have done it again. The Teranga Lions’ U17 side were crowned TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 champions on Tuesday night at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco, defeating Tanzania’s Serengeti Boys on penalties after a 1-1 draw at full time, winning the shootout 4-2 to l…
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