The decisive goal came courtesy of Cheikh Omar Sy, whose singular strike proved enough to secure the win for Senegal. This result provides a significant confidence boost as the team, under the guidance of coach Lamine Sané, refines its strategies for the upcoming continental tournament.
Following this successful friendly, Coach Lamine Sané’s squad is set to travel to Morocco to finalize their Senegal U17 CAN preparation. Their journey in the U17 CAN tournament will commence on May 14 at 4 PM, when they face South Africa in their opening group stage match.
Senegal has been drawn into a competitive Group D, alongside South Africa, Algeria, and Ghana, promising an exciting start to their campaign. The tournament structure also sees other strong teams vying for the title:
- Group A, hosted by defending champions Morocco, includes Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
- Group B features Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Group C comprises Mali, Angola, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
The U17 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, with all matches taking place in Morocco. This tournament serves as a vital platform for young African football talents to shine on the international stage.