In a tightly contested Group D match of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana and Algeria played to a 2-2 draw on May 15, 2026. The match took place at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.
Ghana took an early lead through a goal from forward Abdul Razak in the 12th minute. Algeria equalized before halftime with a strike from midfielder Yacine Benali in the 38th minute. The second half saw Ghana regain the lead via a penalty converted by captain Emmanuel Asante in the 55th minute, but Algeria responded again through a header from defender Mohamed Amine in the 78th minute.
Both teams had chances to win in the closing stages, but the match ended level. The result leaves Group D wide open, with both sides on one point each after their opening fixtures. The tournament, hosted by Morocco, continues with more group stage matches.
