The U17 Indomitable Lions now know their opponents for the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw, which took place this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Cairo, determined the groups for the competition that will begin on April 25, 2026, in Morocco.
As champions of the UNIFFAC tournament, the young Cameroonians approach this AFCON with great ambitions. The team, led by Alioum Saidou, has its eyes on the trophy after its regional success. Cameroon, which has already won the title twice, in 2019 and 2023, hopes to win a third continental crown.
This edition of the U17 AFCON is particularly important as it will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. The top ten teams from the U17 AFCON will secure their place in the World Cup.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the list of 16 teams that have qualified for the U17 AFCON in Morocco. The tournament will take place from April 25 to May 15, 2026. The qualified teams are: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Morocco (host country), Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The draw in Cairo marks a crucial step in the preparation of the U17 Indomitable Lions for this continental competition. The team will have to prepare meticulously to face its opponents and try to win the title.
