Morocco's under-17 national team secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the category, defeating Cameroon 1-0 on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The match took place at Stadium No. 8 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco.
The only goal of the game was scored in the first half, though details of the scorer were not immediately confirmed from official sources. The victory extends Morocco's strong run in the tournament, which they are hosting.
With this win, Morocco advances to the semifinal round, scheduled for later this week. The team will face the winner of the quarterfinal between Senegal and Egypt, which was played on the same day.
Cameroon, despite a valiant effort, exits the competition at the quarterfinal stage. The match was officiated by a team of referees from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
