Morocco U17s Begin Title Defense with 1-1 Draw Against Tunisia
T.E (Elbotola)
13 May 2026at20:59
The Moroccan national team began their journey to defend the title with a 1-1 draw against Tunisia on Wednesday evening, in their opening match of the group stage of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Moroccan net conceded the first goal through Tunisian player Yahya Al-Jalidi in the 28th minute, before Ilyane Haddidi scored the equalizer for the national squad in the 76th minute.
With this result, the Moroccan national team sits second in Group A with one point, while their Tunisian counterparts lead the standings with the same points. Egypt and Ethiopia are in third and fourth place, respectively, also with one point each.
Q&A
What was the result of Morocco U17s' opening AFCON match?
The Morocco U17 national team began their title defense with a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in their U17 Africa Cup of Nations group stage opener. They conceded first through a Tunisian player but secured an equalizer.
How does the draw affect Morocco U17s' standing in Group A?
The draw places the Moroccan national team in second position within Group A, holding one point. Tunisia leads the standings with an identical point tally, setting up a tight race for qualification.
What are the implications for Morocco U17s' title defense after the draw?
The 1-1 draw means Morocco U17s have secured a point in their first match, keeping them in contention for the group stage. They will need strong performances in upcoming games to advance and defend their title.
