In the U17 World Cup group stage, African teams had mixed results. Ivory Coast, the African champion, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Italy, putting pressure on them to perform well in their upcoming match against Uruguay. On a positive note, Nigeria, a three-time cadet world champion, dominated Mexico with a convincing 6-1 victory, featuring a remarkable quadruple from Kelechi Iheanacho. Tunisia secured a 2-1 win against Venezuela, positioning themselves at the top of their group, while Morocco defeated Croatia 3-1, led by Karim Achachbar. The performances of these African teams set the stage for intriguing matchups in the next round of the competition.
U17 WORLD CUP: REVIEW OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE AFRICAN TEAMS!
