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Tanzania Advance to Quarterfinals as Senegal and Algeria Secure Vital U17 AFCON Wins

Posted : 18 May 2026

Tanzania became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Serengeti Boys produced a dominant 3-0 victory over ten-man Angola on Sunday. This impressive result also officially secured their qualification for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup.

The East Africans took full control of the encounter in the 27th minute through Razaki Mgbeglendi. Substitute Hasan Kizinga then doubled the advantage seven minutes after the interval. Angola's hopes faded completely when Osvaldo Costa received a straight red card in the 64th minute; Hussen Saddam sealed the win three minutes later with a brilliant direct free kick.

In Group D, ten-man Senegal revived their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over regional rivals Ghana. The Black Starlets dominated possession but failed to maximize their numerical advantage. Ghana attacker Isaac Barfo missed a crucial first-half penalty, allowing Senegalese goalkeeper Assane Sarr to make a vital save.

The definitive moment of the match arrived in the 57th minute of play. Ibrahima Dione finished off a rapid counter-attack to give the Young Lions all three points. This crucial win moves Senegal to three points in the group standings, keeping their dreams of knockout qualification alive.

Algeria also boosted their tournament progression hopes by defeating South Africa 2-0 in the other Group D fixture. Winger Yacine Abed starred for the Young Fennecs, scoring a vital goal in each half. He opened the scoring in the 41st minute before completing his brace on a swift counter-attack late in the game.

The impressive victory pushes Algeria to the top of Group D with four points from two matches. Meanwhile, Mali fought back bravely in Group C to earn a 1-1 draw against Mozambique. Diego Pelembe scored an early opener for Mozambique, but Youssif Sylla rescued a vital point for Mali with a stunning long-range strike.

 

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