Algeria's U17 national team staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Ghana in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) U17 group stage on May 15, 2026. The match took place in Morocco, the host nation for the tournament.
Ghana took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from their forwards. However, the Algerian side, known as Les Verts, showed resilience in the second half, scoring two goals to level the score. The comeback was led by key players who capitalized on defensive errors from the Ghanaian team.
The result keeps Algeria's hopes alive in the tournament, as they aim to advance to the knockout stages. The match was part of the group stage, with both teams seeking crucial points. The exact goal scorers and match statistics were not immediately available from verified sources.