Senegal's U17 national team suffered a 1-2 defeat against South Africa in their opening match of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on May 15, 2026. The match took place in Morocco, which is hosting the tournament.
South Africa took an early lead in the first half, scoring in the 12th minute through a well-placed shot. Senegal equalized in the 35th minute with a goal from their captain, but South Africa regained the lead just before halftime with a strike in the 43rd minute.
In the second half, Senegal pushed for an equalizer but could not find the back of the net. The result leaves Senegal at the bottom of their group, while South Africa tops the group with three points.
Senegal will need to win their remaining group matches to advance to the knockout stages. Their next match is scheduled against Congo on May 18, 2026.
