Morocco's under-17 national football team secured a 2-0 victory over Tunisia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U17 qualifier. The match, part of the second round of qualifiers, took place on March 22, 2026, in Libya.
Goals from Zakaria El Ouahdi and Ayman Ennair were enough for the Moroccan side to claim the win and advance in the tournament. The victory sets up a decisive match against regional rival Algeria.
The winner of the upcoming Morocco-Algeria fixture will qualify directly for the 2027 AFCON U17 tournament to be held in Madagascar. The loser will get a second chance through a playoff round.
This qualifying phase is a key step for African youth teams aiming to compete on the continental stage next year.