Morocco U17 1–1 Senegal U17: Young Lions Hold Nerves to Reach CAF U17 Final After Tense Semi-Final Draw

Morocco’s Under-17s and Senegal’s Under-17s played out a tense 1–1 draw in their CAF Cup of Nations U17 semi-final, with the West Africans ultimately edging through to the final on penalties after a finely poised contest that underlined why both countries are now consistent forces in African youth football.

• Morocco U17 will play with . , on .
• Senegal U17 will play with . , on .

Morocco U17

Senegal U17

Substitutions:

Morocco U17

• L. Velilles (M. Bentaleb, 70)
• I. Hadidi (A. El Boujjoufi, 77)
• M. Zinbi (H. Chllali, 77)
• A. Ezzarky (A. Alioui, 85)

Senegal U17

• S. Faye (M. Ba, 63)
• C. Sy (S. Mbodji, 63)
• I. Dione (M. Niang, 85)
• M. Wagner (A. Diop, 90)

Ball possession:

The scoreline told the story of a cagey, tactical encounter in which neither side was willing to give much away. Both teams largely cancelled each other out in open play, with chances limited and defences dominant. In the end, it was Senegal U17 who held their nerve in the shootout to book a place in the CAF U17 final and secure another statement result on the continental stage, while Morocco U17 were left to reflect on a spirited but ultimately painful exit.

Passes:

### Tight, Tactical Semi-Final With Little to Separate Sides

Defense:

From the outset, the semi-final had the feel of a knockout tie where the first mistake could prove decisive. Both Morocco U17 and Senegal U17 set up with defensive discipline, looking to compress space between the lines and avoid being caught in transition.

Face-to-face:

The match unfolded as a largely even contest. Neither side was able to dominate possession in any meaningful way – officially, ball possession was registered at Morocco U17 — 0%, Senegal U17 — 0%, a reflection less of accurate measurement than of just how fiercely contested and fragmented the game became. Much of the play was scrappy in midfield, with both teams struggling to put together sustained, flowing moves.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• S. Faye (Senegal U17) at 63 minute
• C. Dieng (Senegal U17) at 68 minute
• I. Dione (Senegal U17) at 71 minute

Penalties in a match:

• I. El Aoud (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• I. Rabbaj (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• A. Soudi (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• A. El Boujjoufi (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• M. Bentaleb (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• H. Chllali (Morocco U17) at 120 minute
• E. Sadio (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• E. Sow (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• S. Mbodji (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• A. Sarr (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• L. Mbengue (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• T. Sow (Senegal U17) at 120 minute
• M. Biaye (Senegal U17) at 120 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Morocco U17 – W
• Senegal U17 – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Morocco U17 will play with . , on .
• Senegal U17 will play with . , on .