UNAF U17 Tournament: Algeria defeats Morocco in opening match

The Algerian U17 national team made a successful start in the UNAF tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, by securing a 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sousse, Tunisia. The decisive moment came in the 40th minute when Ilyes Ziane capitalized on a deep pass to score the winning goal. Despite pressure from the Moroccan side, Karim Ziani’s squad maintained their lead until the end of the match. This victory puts Algeria at the top of the standings temporarily. The team will now look ahead to their next game against Tunisia in three days, followed by a match against Egypt on November 16, as they aim to be among the two teams to qualify for the final tournament.