The Senegal U17 national team secured a crucial 1-0 victory in a friendly match against Tunisia on Thursday. The Lionceaux, coached by Lamine Sané, clinched the win at the Hammam Lif Municipal Stadium as part of their preparations for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
a tactical line-up and solid defensive display
The Senegalese coach deployed a well-balanced formation for the encounter. Assane Sarr, the captain and goalkeeper from Ndangane FC—recent winners of the UFOA A U17 title—stood between the posts. The defensive line featured Cheikh Dieng, Cheikh Thior, Abdourahmane Dièye, and Thierno Sow, while Mahamet Ba, Sébastien Nogueira, and Ibrahima Sow anchored the midfield. Leading the attack were Sega Fall Mbodji, Magueye Niang, and Cheikh Omar Sy.
The Lionceaux demonstrated discipline and tactical awareness throughout the game, effectively stifling Tunisia’s advances. Their resilience paid off when Cheikh Omar Sy broke through the defense to score the decisive goal just before the start of the continental tournament. This narrow victory is a key confidence booster for the squad as they gear up for the upcoming competition.
preparations for the 2026 u17 afcon in Morocco
Senegal’s U17 team will begin their campaign in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations on May 14 at 4:00 PM local time in Morocco. Drawn in Group D, they will face South Africa in their opening match. The team’s focus remains on building momentum and cohesion ahead of the tournament, where they aim to make a strong impression on the continental stage.
