Tanzania U17 3–0 Mozambique U17: Junior Serengeti Stars Make Perfect Start to AFCON U17 Campaign

Tanzania U17 opened their CAF Africa Cup of Nations U17 campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Mozambique U17, laying down an early statement of intent in Match Round 1 despite a contest in which the usual statistical picture told an oddly muted story.

• Tanzania U17 will play with Angola U17. May 17 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mozambique U17 will play with Mali U17. May 17 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.

Tanzania U17

Mozambique U17

Substitutions:

Tanzania U17

Mozambique U17

Ball possession:

The Junior Serengeti Stars were clinical when it mattered, making the most of their attacking moments to secure three points in a match that puts them in a strong position in their AFCON U17 group. Mozambique, energetic and willing, struggled to match Tanzania’s cutting edge in the final third and were ultimately undone by lapses in concentration at key moments.

Passes:

### Tanzania seize control on scoreboard

Defense:

While the official match data curiously recorded possession as level – Ball possession: Tanzania U17 — 0, Mozambique U17 — 0 – the flow of the game reflected Tanzania’s greater organisation and sharper decision‑making in the attacking phases.

Face-to-face:

Tanzania struck three times to effectively settle the contest, using quick transitions and direct running to unpick the Mozambican back line. Each goal underlined a clear game plan: move the ball forward early, stretch the defence, and support the player on the ball with willing runners from midfield.

The last five games (including this match):

• Tanzania U17 – W
• Mozambique U17 – L

Top 5 CAF Cup of Nations – U17 scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Tanzania U17 will play with Angola U17. May 17 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mozambique U17 will play with Mali U17. May 17 at 19:00 (GMT), on None.