Tunisia U17 0–1 Ethiopia U17: Late Strike Seals Historic AFCON U17 Group Win for Ethiopia

Ethiopia U17 claimed a memorable 1–0 victory over Tunisia U17 in Match Round 3 of the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations group stage, a result that could prove pivotal in the battle for qualification from the group.

• Tunisia U17 will play with . , on .
• Ethiopia U17 will play with . , on .

Tunisia U17

Ethiopia U17

Substitutions:

Tunisia U17

• A. Borji (W. Charrad, 59)
• M. Away (R. Taouriti, 59)
• M. Hedrich (I. Aloui, 77)

Ethiopia U17

• B. Eylachew (E. Selesh, 60)
• H. Shafi (A. Misbah, 72)
• K. Dawit (K. Akmel, 90)

Ball possession:

The decisive goal arrived in the second half, puncturing what had been a tense and finely balanced contest between two sides who approached the match with caution, knowing that a single mistake could prove costly. Ethiopia showed greater composure in the decisive moments, capitalising on one of the few clear openings in a match of limited chances.

Passes:

Although the official statistics list ball possession as Tunisia U17 — 0 and Ethiopia U17 — 0, the pattern of play suggested a tight, often congested midfield battle rather than one side exerting prolonged dominance. Both teams struggled to turn territory into tangible attacking threat, with defences largely on top.

Defense:

The shooting numbers underlined how hard-fought and cagey the encounter was. Tunisia U17 finished with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts overall, with no player emerging as a consistent shooting outlet. Ethiopia U17 recorded similarly sparse returns, with 0 shots on target and 0 attempts in total, despite ultimately making their one clear break count to grab the winner.

Face-to-face:

In possession, neither side was able to establish a true passing rhythm. Tunisia U17 were officially credited with a pass accuracy of 0% from 0 total passes, with 0 key passes created. Ethiopia U17 posted the same figures — 0% accuracy from 0 passes and 0 key passes — reflecting a contest dictated more by duels, second balls and territory than by intricate build-up play through midfield. The lack of sustained sequences of passing from either team contributed to a scrappy, fragmented spectacle decided by moments rather than control.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Y. Jlidi (Tunisia U17) at 55 minute
• S. Mlaouah (Tunisia U17) at 65 minute
• M. Thabti (Tunisia U17) at 88 minute
• C. Ufaysa (Ethiopia U17) at 49 minute
• T. Mengistu (Ethiopia U17) at 75 minute
• E. Kidane (Ethiopia U17) at 81 minute
• D. Kassaw (Ethiopia U17) at 90 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Tunisia U17 – L
• Ethiopia U17 – W

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Line-ups:

Next games:

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• Ethiopia U17 will play with . , on .