Algeria secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Senegal in the second matchday of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage on May 17, 2026, in Morocco. The win puts Algeria in a strong position to advance from Group B.
Yacine Abed was the star of the match, scoring both goals for Algeria. His first came in the 34th minute from a free kick, and he added a second in the 72nd minute with a powerful strike from outside the box. The performance has been widely praised by fans and analysts.
Algeria had previously drawn 2-2 with Ghana in their opening match on May 14, 2026. The team now has four points from two games, while Senegal has three points after beating Ghana 1-0 in their first match. The final group matches will determine which teams advance to the knockout stage.
