The draw for the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt. Morocco, as the host nation of the tournament, was placed in Group A alongside Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
The competition will bring together the continent's best under-17 national teams competing for African glory. As hosts, Morocco's young Lions of the Atlas — known as the Lionceaux de l'Atlas — will have the advantage of playing on home soil throughout the tournament.
The group stage draw sets up what promises to be a highly competitive Group A, featuring North African heavyweights Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt, as well as East African representatives Ethiopia. The full tournament schedule and match venues in Morocco are expected to be confirmed in the coming days by CAF.
The CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations serves as a key development platform for young African football talent, and also acts as a qualifying pathway for the FIFA U17 World Cup. Morocco's hosting of the event underscores the country's growing role as a major hub for African football.
