Morocco's U17 national team defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U17 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, securing a place in the semifinals. The match, held in Morocco, saw the host nation dominate possession and create several chances before breaking the deadlock in the second half.
The winning goal came from a well-worked set piece, with a Moroccan player heading in from a corner kick in the 67th minute. Cameroon fought hard to equalize but were unable to breach Morocco's solid defense, which has conceded only one goal in the tournament so far.
Morocco's victory extends their unbeaten run in the competition and sets up a semifinal clash against either Senegal or Burkina Faso, who play later on Sunday. The Atlas Lions are aiming to win their first U17 AFCON title since 2021.
Cameroon, despite the loss, showed resilience and will now focus on the third-place playoff, which offers a chance to qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year. The top four teams in the tournament earn a spot in the World Cup.
