U17 AFCON qualifiers: Matchday 5 schedule for the UNAF zone

The final round of matches in the UNAF zone qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place on Sunday, with the schedule confirming two fixtures that will conclude the competition.

The fifth and final matchday will see Egypt face Algeria at 1:00 PM, followed by Morocco against Libya at 3:00 PM.

These fixtures mark the closing stage of the qualification campaign, bringing an end to the series of matches that have determined the standings in the regional group.

With the final games approaching, the standings already reflect key outcomes in the race for qualification.

Morocco lead the table with nine points from three matches, having secured their place at the tournament.

Their performances throughout the campaign have ensured that they remain out of reach at the top of the group.

Egypt also confirmed qualification and sit in second place with six points from three matches, holding a superior goal difference that has helped maintain their position.

Both teams have already achieved their objective, making them the two representatives from the UNAF zone at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Behind them, the remaining teams are no longer in contention for qualification.

Algeria occupy third place with four points from three matches, while Tunisia have also collected four points but have played an additional game, leaving them with an inferior goal difference.

Libya, meanwhile, have been eliminated from the competition, having lost all three of their matches and remaining without a point.

Their final game against Morocco will conclude their campaign, although it will not affect the overall qualification outcome.

Despite the confirmation of the top two places, the final fixtures still hold significance for the teams involved.

The matches provide an opportunity to conclude the campaign on a positive note and to influence the final ordering of the standings.

Egypt’s meeting with Algeria will be closely followed, as Algeria seek to improve their position in the table.

Although qualification is no longer possible for them, the match offers a chance to finish the campaign strongly.

Morocco’s encounter with Libya will see the already-qualified side look to maintain their perfect record.

Having won all three of their matches, they enter the final game with momentum and the opportunity to extend their winning run.

The structure of the competition means that each team has faced a series of fixtures within a limited timeframe, testing both consistency and resilience.

As the final whistle approaches on the qualification stage, the focus shifts to how each side manages its concluding performance.

The UNAF zone qualifiers have provided a platform for young players to gain experience at international level.

For Morocco and Egypt, progression to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations represents the next step in their development, while for the other teams, the campaign offers lessons for future competitions.

As Matchday 5 unfolds, attention will centre on the final outcomes of these fixtures, even with qualification already decided.

The games will bring closure to the tournament and define the final standings within the group.