The 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway as Africa’s brightest young football talents prepare to compete for continental glory in Morocco. The prestigious youth tournament, organized by the Confederation of African Football, will feature 16 national teams battling across multiple cities from May 13 to June 2, 2026.
Known officially as the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations due to sponsorship rights, the competition serves as one of the biggest showcases for future African football stars. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting to watch the next generation of talents who could eventually shine on the global stage.
Tournament Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 |
| Host Nation | Morocco |
| Dates | May 13 – June 2, 2026 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Venues | 4 stadiums in 4 cities |
The tournament format includes four groups of four teams each. The top teams from every group will advance to the knockout stages, while third-place qualification matches will also play a major role in the competition.
U17 AFCON 2026 Groups
Group A
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
Group B
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cameroon
- Uganda
- DR Congo
Group C
- Mali
- Angola
- Tanzania
- Mozambique
Group D
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Ghana
U17 AFCON 2026 Group Stage Schedule Scores, and Results
Africa Cup of Nations U17 – Final Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Morocco U17 vs Egypt U17 | Morocco U17 2-1 Egypt U17 |
| 20 May | Tunisia U17 vs Ethiopia U17 | Tunisia U17 0-1 Ethiopia U17 |
| 19 May | Cameroon U17 vs D.R. Congo U17 | Cameroon U17 1-0 D.R. Congo U17 |
| 19 May | Ivory Coast U17 vs Uganda U17 | Ivory Coast U17 2-2 Uganda U17 |
| 18 May | Mozambique U17 vs Mali U17 | Mozambique U17 1-1 Mali U17 |
| 17 May | Ghana U17 vs Senegal U17 | Ghana U17 0-1 Senegal U17 |
| 17 May | South Africa U17 vs Algeria U17 | South Africa U17 0-2 Algeria U17 |
| 17 May | Angola U17 vs Tanzania U17 | Angola U17 0-3 Tanzania U17 |
| 17 May | D.R. Congo U17 vs Ivory Coast U17 | D.R. Congo U17 0-1 Ivory Coast U17 |
| 17 May | Ethiopia U17 vs Morocco U17 | Ethiopia U17 1-2 Morocco U17 |
| 16 May | Cameroon U17 vs Uganda U17 | Cameroon U17 1-0 Uganda U17 |
| 16 May | Tunisia U17 vs Egypt U17 | Tunisia U17 1-2 Egypt U17 |
| 15 May | Algeria U17 vs Ghana U17 | Algeria U17 2-2 Ghana U17 |
| 14 May | Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 | Senegal U17 1-2 South Africa U17 |
| 14 May | Tanzania U17 vs Mozambique U17 | Tanzania U17 3-0 Mozambique U17 |
| 14 May | Mali U17 vs Angola U17 | Mali U17 0-0 Angola U17 |
| 14 May | Morocco U17 vs Tunisia U17 | Morocco U17 1-1 Tunisia U17 |
| 13 May | Uganda U17 vs D.R. Congo U17 | Uganda U17 3-0 D.R. Congo U17 |
| 13 May | Egypt U17 vs Ethiopia U17 | Egypt U17 0-0 Ethiopia U17 |
| 13 May | Ivory Coast U17 vs Cameroon U17 | Ivory Coast U17 2-0 Cameroon U17 |
Africa Cup of Nations U17 2026 – Full Match Schedule (CET / UTC+1)
| Date | Time (CET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 14:00 | Egypt vs Ethiopia | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 13 May 2026 | 14:00 | Ivory Coast vs Cameroon | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 13 May 2026 | 17:00 | Uganda vs DR Congo | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 13 May 2026 | 20:00 | Morocco vs Tunisia | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| 14 May 2026 | 14:00 | Mali vs Angola | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 14 May 2026 | 17:00 | Tanzania vs Mozambique | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 14 May 2026 | 17:00 | Senegal vs South Africa | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 14 May 2026 | 20:00 | Algeria vs Ghana | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 16 May 2026 | 14:00 | Tunisia vs Egypt | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 16 May 2026 | 17:00 | Cameroon vs Uganda | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 16 May 2026 | 20:00 | DR Congo vs Ivory Coast | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 16 May 2026 | 20:00 | Ethiopia vs Morocco | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 17 May 2026 | 14:00 | Angola vs Tanzania | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 17 May 2026 | 17:00 | South Africa vs Algeria | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 17 May 2026 | 17:00 | Ghana vs Senegal | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 17 May 2026 | 20:00 | Mozambique vs Mali | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 19 May 2026 | 17:00 | Ivory Coast vs Uganda | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 19 May 2026 | 17:00 | Cameroon vs DR Congo | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 19 May 2026 | 20:00 | Morocco vs Egypt | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 19 May 2026 | 20:00 | Tunisia vs Ethiopia | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 20 May 2026 | 17:00 | Mali vs Tanzania | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 20 May 2026 | 17:00 | Angola vs Mozambique | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 20 May 2026 | 20:00 | Senegal vs Algeria | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 20 May 2026 | 20:00 | South Africa vs Ghana | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 23 May 2026 | 17:00 | 3A vs 3C (World Cup Play-off) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 23 May 2026 | 20:00 | 3B vs 3D (World Cup Play-off) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 24 May 2026 | 14:00 | 1C vs 2D (Quarter-final 2) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 24 May 2026 | 17:00 | 1B vs 2A (Quarter-final 1) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 11), Salé |
| 24 May 2026 | 17:00 | 1D vs 2C (Quarter-final 4) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 3), Salé |
| 24 May 2026 | 20:00 | 1A vs 2B (Quarter-final 3) | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 28 May 2026 | 17:00 | Semi-final 1 | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| 28 May 2026 | 20:00 | Semi-final 2 | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| 1 June 2026 | 20:00 | Third Place Match | Mohammed VI Football Academy (Pitch 8), Salé |
| 2 June 2026 | 19:00 | Final | Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
U17 AFCON 2026 Match Results Updates
The 2026 U17 AFCON match results will be updated throughout the tournament as games are completed in Morocco. Fans can expect exciting battles featuring some of Africa’s most talented young footballers aiming to make history for their countries.
With football powerhouses like Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, and Cameroon in action, the tournament promises thrilling moments, rising stars, and unforgettable matches from start to finish.