The draw for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U17) was held by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), placing host nation Morocco in Group A alongside Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The tournament will be held in Morocco.
Morocco's young lions, known as the Lionceaux, will face stiff competition in what is considered one of the toughest groups of the competition, with North African rivals Tunisia and Egypt both being historically strong sides at this age level.
The full group stage draw placed the eight participating nations into two groups of four teams each. The top teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds of the tournament.
The AFCON U17 serves as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA U17 World Cup, meaning the stakes are high for all participating nations looking to secure a place on the global stage.
