Africa Cup of Nations U17 2026: Full Schedule, Results, Standings & Quarter‑Final Matches
The Africa Cup of Nations U17 2026 is currently underway in Morocco. From May 13 to June 2, 2026, sixteen of Africa’s best youth national teams compete for the continental crown and tickets to the 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar. This comprehensive guide provides the latest Africa Cup of Nations U17 schedule, results, group standings, Africa Cup of Nations U17 fixtures, and everything about the knockout phase.
🏆 Groups & Format – TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations U17
The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations U17 features four groups of four. Group winners and runners‑up advance to the quarter‑finals, securing a place at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final tournament and also direct qualification for the FIFA U‑17 World Cup. The two remaining World Cup spots will be decided through Africa Cup of Nations U17 play offs between the third‑placed teams on May 23.
📍 Group A (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia)
| Pos | Team | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 4 | Quarter‑finals |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 4 | Quarter‑finals |
| 3 | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 4 | Play‑offs for World Cup |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 1 | Eliminated |
Key results: Morocco 2-1 Egypt, Tunisia 0-1 Ethiopia, Egypt 0-0 Ethiopia.
📍 Group B (Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Uganda, DR Congo)
| Pos | Team | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | 7 | Quarter‑finals |
| 2 | 🇨🇲 Cameroon | 6 | Quarter‑finals |
| 3 | 🇺🇬 Uganda | 4 | Play‑offs |
| 4 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 0 | Eliminated |
📍 Group C (Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique)
| Pos | Team | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 6 | Quarter‑finals |
| 2 | 🇲🇱 Mali | 5 | Quarter‑finals |
| 3 | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | 4 | Play‑offs |
| 4 | 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Eliminated |
📍 Group D (Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana)
| Pos | Team | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 5 | Quarter‑finals |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 4 | Quarter‑finals |
| 3 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 4 | Play‑offs (draw) |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 3 | Eliminated |
⚽ Africa Cup of Nations U17 Quarter‑Finals – Matches & Schedule (May 24)
Based on the final group standings, here are the Africa Cup of Nations U17 fixtures for the quarter‑final stage. All times are local Morocco time (GMT+1).
⏰ Match dates: May 24, 2026 – 16:00 & 19:00 (Mohammed VI Complex, Moulay El Hassan Stadium). Semi‑finals: May 28, Final: June 2.
🌍 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations – World Cup Qualification
All eight quarter‑finalists have already secured their berth for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (they also qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 in Qatar). The qualified teams are: Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Tanzania, Mali, Algeria, Senegal. The remaining two African slots for the World Cup will be decided on May 23 via the Africa Cup of Nations U17 play offs: Ethiopia vs Ghana, and Uganda vs Mozambique.
📺 Where to follow Africa Cup of Nations U17 matches & live updates
For real‑time Africa Cup of Nations U17 results, Africa Cup of Nations U17 standings, and live commentary, join our WhatsApp channel and like our Facebook page. Also, check out our exclusive interview with Moroccan youth star Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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