Senegal U17 make emphatic start with 4-0 win over Mauritania at UFOA-A tournament

Senegal’s national under-17 side began their 2026 UFOA-A U17 campaign in commanding fashion, beating Mauritania 4-0 to make an immediate statement in Group A.

The Lionceaux established their authority from the opening minutes, combining sustained pressure with incisive attacking play. Their performance produced a convincing victory and underlined Senegal’s early status as a team to watch in the competition.

Cheikh Oumar Sy was the standout performer, scoring twice in a display that gave Senegal a firm grip on the match. His brace provided the foundation for a result that reflected the young Lions’ superiority in both technical quality and tactical execution.

Souleymane Commissaire Faye and Amadou Ndiaye completed the scoring, with one goal apiece. Their contributions ensured that Senegal’s dominance was fully reflected on the scoreboard and gave the side a perfect start to their tournament campaign.

The result sends a strong message to the other teams in Group A. Senegal controlled the contest and showed the attacking efficiency required to turn their superiority into a decisive margin, while Mauritania were unable to prevent the Lionceaux from imposing their game.

With three points secured and confidence high, Senegal move temporarily to the top of their group. The emphatic nature of the victory also gives the team an early advantage in terms of momentum as they prepare for the next stage of the competition.

Their immediate challenge will be to maintain that level when they face Sierra Leone in their second match on Thursday. Senegal will be expected to build on the quality and conviction shown against Mauritania, while confirming that their opening performance was more than a one-off result.

For now, the 4-0 scoreline represents an ideal introduction to the 2026 UFOA-A U17 tournament. Sy’s two goals, supported by strikes from Faye and Ndiaye, have given Senegal a clear platform from which to continue their Group A campaign.

The young side’s start was both forceful and efficient: they attacked with purpose, remained in control and finished the match with a margin that highlighted the gap between the two teams on the day. Their next outing against Sierra Leone will provide an opportunity to strengthen their position and further demonstrate the ambitions signalled by this opening victory.