Tunisia U17 kicks off AFCON qualification campaign with clash against Algeria
The Tunisian under-17 national team begins its quest for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U17 tournament today, with an opening match against Algeria in Morocco. The fixture marks the start of a series of qualifying games in which Tunisia will compete against several North African rivals.
Tunisia’s first match against Algeria will take place at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. local time.
The match is crucial for Tunisia’s young squad, who hope to secure early points and build momentum as they look to earn a spot in next year’s continental championship.
The tournament schedule for Tunisia’s U17 team continues later in the week, with a packed fixture list over the next nine days.
Following the match against Algeria, the Tunisian squad will face Libya, Morocco, and Egypt, testing the players’ endurance and tactical flexibility in this challenging round-robin format.
Here is Tunisia’s complete schedule for the tournament:
- Monday, November 11: Tunisia U17 vs Algeria U17 – 5:00 p.m. at Père Jégo Stadium, Casablanca
- Thursday, November 14: Tunisia U17 vs Libya U17 – 8:00 p.m. at Bachir Stadium, Mohammedia
- Sunday, November 17: Tunisia U17 vs Morocco U17 – 5:00 p.m. at Père Jégo Stadium, Casablanca
- Wednesday, November 20: Tunisia U17 vs Egypt U17 – 5:00 p.m. at Père Jégo Stadium, Casablanca
The competition will be a test of both skill and resilience for Tunisia’s young players as they face off against neighboring teams with a shared ambition of advancing to the U17 AFCON tournament.
Tunisia’s coach has expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation, emphasizing the importance of each match in the team’s path to qualification.
As the Tunisian U17 team steps onto the pitch today, fans and supporters will be closely following their progress, hoping to see the young talents deliver strong performances and keep Tunisia in contention for a spot at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The results of these four games will be decisive in shaping the team’s AFCON journey and could open the door for a new generation of Tunisian football talent on the continental stage.
