Senegal U17 and Mauritania announce starting line-ups for UFOA A opener

Senegal U17 begin their UFOA A U17 campaign against Mauritania on 7 September 2026, with both sides naming their starting line-ups for the opening match at Stade Abdoulaye Wade.

The encounter marks Senegal’s official entry into the competition and brings together two teams determined to make an immediate impact on the first day of the tournament.

Both national sides approach the fixture with the opportunity to move directly to the top of the group. The importance of the opening game has added extra tension to the meeting, with the two coaches selecting their strongest available options from the start.

Senegal will be led by goalkeeper Assane Sarr, who has been named captain. The hosts’ starting XI also includes Aliou Dieye, Cheikh Thior, Ibrahima Camara, Ibrahima Gassama, Mahamet Ba, Maguette Gueye, Souleymane C. Faye, Amsatou Diouf, Abdou Kh. M. Ndour and Cheikh Oumar Sy.

Mauritania, known as the Mourabitounes, will have Beiny Coulibaly as their captain. He is joined in the starting line-up by Mohamed Mechinou, Mohamed Diarra, Ebeine Bilal, Brahima Diagana, Alassane Ly, Mohameden M’bareck, Saad Camara, Mohamed Said, Sidi Mohamed Mohamedou and Mohamedhen Ahmed Ely.

The match therefore carries significance beyond the opening-day label, with both teams seeking an early advantage in the group standings. A victory would give either Senegal or Mauritania the chance to take the lead immediately, while the selected line-ups underline the importance attached to a positive start.

Senegal’s decision to hand the captaincy to Sarr places responsibility on the goalkeeper as the team begins its tournament on home ground. Mauritania will look to Coulibaly to provide similar leadership as they attempt to overcome the hosts at Stade Abdoulaye Wade.

The official starting teams are:

Senegal U17: Assane Sarr (C), Aliou Dieye, Cheikh Thior, Ibrahima Camara, Ibrahima Gassama, Mahamet Ba, Maguette Gueye, Souleymane C. Faye, Amsatou Diouf, Abdou Kh. M. Ndour, Cheikh Oumar Sy.

Mauritania U17: Mohamed Mechinou, Beiny Coulibaly (C), Mohamed Diarra, Ebeine Bilal, Brahima Diagana, Alassane Ly, Mohameden M’bareck, Saad Camara, Mohamed Said, Sidi Mohamed Mohamedou, Mohamedhen Ahmed Ely.

The two teams now prepare for a high-pressure opening contest, with the result set to shape the early group picture in the UFOA A U17 tournament.