Ghana U17 0–1 Senegal U17: Young Teranga Cubs Edge Tight CAF U17 Clash to Take Control of Group

Senegal U17 claimed a narrow but significant 1–0 victory over Ghana U17 in Match Round 2 of the CAF Cup of Nations U17, a result that puts the defending champions in a commanding position in the group and leaves the Black Starlets facing an uphill task to reach the knockout stages.

• Ghana U17 will play with South Africa U17. May 20 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.
• Senegal U17 will play with Algeria U17. May 20 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.

Ghana U17

Senegal U17

Substitutions:

Ghana U17

• M. Mensah (C. Agyei, 46)
• I. Rafiu (K. Fosu, 46)
• M. Osman (M. Awuli, 46)
• M. Aboagye (L. Wunzalgu, 63)
• K. Fosu (J. Narbi, 69)

Senegal U17

• C. Sy (T. Sow, 46)
• C. Diallo (M. Biaye, 46)
• S. Faye (M. Ba, 62)
• I. Dione (S. Mbodji, 62)
• M. Wagner (M. Niang, 71)

Ball possession:

The match, played at high intensity and with no shortage of physical commitment, was ultimately decided by a single moment of quality from Senegal, who once again demonstrated why they are regarded as one of the continent’s most consistent producers of youth talent.

Passes:

Although the game was short on clear-cut chances and attacking fluency – reflected by the official statistics showing no registered shots on target or attempts on goal for either side – Senegal found a way to make their territorial pressure and higher tempo count, forcing the decisive error in the Ghanaian back line that led to the winning goal.

Defense:

Both sides struggled to impose any real control in possession. The recorded figures listed ball possession at Ghana U17 — 0, Senegal U17 — 0, underlining the fragmented nature of the contest. The ball spent long spells in midfield duels and broken phases rather than in sustained, constructed attacks. Ghana failed to muster a single shot on target, with 0 attempts officially logged and no player emerging as a consistent shooting threat. Senegal fared similarly in the data, with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts overall, despite spending more time in Ghana’s half and looking the likelier side to score for much of the match.

Face-to-face:

Passing was equally disjointed on both sides. Ghana U17 finished with a recorded pass accuracy of 0% from 0 total passes, while Senegal U17 were listed with 0% accuracy and 0 total passes. Those numbers reflect how the match flowed: direct, combative, and scrappy, with both defences preferring to clear their lines rather than play out from the back. Ghana were unable to unlock Senegal’s compact shape, registering 0 key passes, while Senegal also finished with 0 key passes, relying instead on pressure, set plays and second balls rather than intricate combination play.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• I. Rafiu (Ghana U17) at 20 minute
• J. Kpoeti (Ghana U17) at 45 minute
• E. Sow (Senegal U17) at 13 minute
• C. Dieng (Senegal U17) at 38 minute
• E. Sow (Senegal U17) at 41 minute
• I. Dione (Senegal U17) at 59 minute

Red cards:

• E. Sow (Senegal U17) at 41 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Ghana U17 – D
• Senegal U17 – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Ghana U17 will play with South Africa U17. May 20 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.
• Senegal U17 will play with Algeria U17. May 20 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.