The Senegal U17 national team secured a significant 1-0 victory in a friendly match against Tunisia this Thursday. The young Lions, under the guidance of coach Lamine Sané, triumphed at the Stade municipal de Hammam Lif as part of their intensive preparations for the highly anticipated CAN U17 Morocco 2026 tournament.
For this crucial encounter, the Senegalese head coach strategically fielded Assane Sarr, the accomplished Ndangane FC goalkeeper and UFOA A U17 winner, as captain in goal. The defensive quartet comprised Cheikh Dieng, Cheikh Thior, Abdourahmane Dièye, and Thierno Sow. In the midfield, Mahamet Ba, Sébastien Nogueira, and Ibrahima Sow were entrusted with maintaining the team’s equilibrium, while Sega Fall Mbodji, Magueye Niang, and Cheikh Omar Sy spearheaded the offensive efforts.
Demonstrating robust defensive organization and disciplined execution, the Lionceaux managed to break the deadlock, earning a vital success thanks to Cheikh Omar Sy’s singular goal, scored just before the continental competition. This victory is a tremendous boost to the team’s morale and confidence, coming just days before their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations. Positioned in Group D, Lamine Sané’s squad will commence their campaign on May 14, facing South Africa at 4 PM in Morocco.
