Thursday 28 May 2026 – 22:32
Morocco’s U17 national team was eliminated from the U17 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 7-6 on penalties to Senegal in the semifinals on Thursday, following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Senegal took the lead in the 23rd minute through Mohamed Wagner and held their advantage for much of the match despite growing pressure from the hosts. Morocco thought they had equalized before halftime, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
The Atlas Cubs dominated possession and created several chances in the second half as they searched for a way back into the contest, but Senegal’s defense held firm.
Morocco eventually found an equalizer deep into stoppage time after the referee awarded a penalty for handball inside the box. Ilyas El Aoud converted on the rebound after the initial spot kick was saved, sending the match to a penalty shootout.
Both sides converted most of their attempts from the spot before Senegal prevailed 7-6, securing a place in the final and ending Morocco’s hopes of lifting the continental title on home soil.
The result marks a narrow semifinal exit for the hosts after a campaign that saw them reach the last four of the tournament staged in Morocco.
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