On May 19, 2026, Morocco and Egypt advanced to the quarterfinals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, while Ethiopia was eliminated from the tournament. Morocco defeated Ethiopia 2-0 in their final group stage match, securing top spot in Group A with a perfect record of three wins. Egypt also progressed after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Group B, finishing second behind Senegal.
The tournament, hosted in Morocco, features 16 teams competing for the U17 AFCON title. Morocco's strong performance has been highlighted by their defense, conceding only one goal in the group stage. Egypt, despite a slow start, rallied with two consecutive wins to advance.
Ethiopia, after a promising draw against Uganda in their opening match, lost their remaining two games and finished bottom of Group A. The quarterfinals are scheduled to begin on May 22, 2026, with Morocco facing the runner-up of Group B.
