Morocco's U17 national team was held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17) on May 14, 2026. The match took place in Morocco, which is hosting the tournament.
According to reports, Morocco took an early lead through a goal by forward Ayman El Ouadi in the 15th minute. Tunisia equalized in the second half with a strike from midfielder Youssef Ben Romdhane in the 62nd minute. Both teams had chances to win, but the match ended in a stalemate.
The result leaves Morocco with one point in Group A, while Tunisia also has one point. The tournament continues with further group stage matches, as both teams aim to qualify for the knockout rounds.
