Senegal's U17 national team secured a spot in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17) after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Burkina Faso on May 29, 2026. The match, held in Morocco, ended 1-1 after regulation time, with Senegal prevailing 4-3 in the shootout.
Senegal took the lead in the 24th minute through Mouhamed Wagner, who scored to make it 1-0. The Lionceaux maintained their advantage for much of the match, but Burkina Faso equalized in stoppage time via a penalty converted by Ismail El Aoud.
The semifinal was part of the 2026 CAN U17 tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Senegal will now face the winner of the other semifinal between Mali and Ivory Coast in the final scheduled for May 31, 2026.
