Senegal's U17 national team, the Lionceaux, advanced to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17) after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Mali on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. The match ended 1-1 after regular time, with Senegal winning 4-2 on penalties.
According to reports from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the quarterfinal was played at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat. Senegal's victory sets up a semifinal clash against host nation Morocco, who earlier defeated Egypt 2-1 in their quarterfinal.
The exact goal scorers and match details were not fully verified from available sources, but the result confirms Senegal's progression in the tournament. The semifinal is scheduled to take place later this week.
This marks Senegal's continued strong performance in youth competitions, following their runner-up finish in the 2023 U17 AFCON. The winner of the Senegal-Morocco semifinal will advance to the final, with the top four teams qualifying for the FIFA U17 World Cup.
