Senegal u17 beats Tunisia in friendly ahead of 2026 can

The Senegal U17 national team secured a crucial 1-0 victory in a friendly match against Tunisia on Thursday. The Lionceaux, coached by Lamine Sané, triumphed at the Stade Municipal de Hammam Lif, stepping up their preparations for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.

a tightly contested encounter

The Senegalese side fielded a strong lineup, with Assane Sarr donning the captain’s armband in goal. The defense, anchored by Ndangane FC’s Sarr, featured Cheikh Dieng, Cheikh Thior, Abdourahmane Dièye, and Thierno Sow. In midfield, Mahamet Ba, Sébastien Nogueira, and Ibrahima Sow worked to control the tempo, while Sega Fall Mbodji, Magueye Niang, and Cheikh Omar Sy spearheaded the attack.

a decisive moment seals the win

Defensively disciplined and tactically sound, the Lionceaux relied on a single goal to claim victory. It came from Cheikh Omar Sy before the start of the continental showpiece, a moment that significantly boosted the team’s morale ahead of the U17 CAN. This win positions Senegal as a strong contender in Group D, where they will face South Africa in their opening match on May 14 at 4:00 PM in Morocco.