CAF Cup of Nations - U17 · 2026
Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00

Algeria U17

2 : 2

Ghana U17

Full time

Match recap

Algeria U17 and Ghana U17 played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the CAF Cup of Nations. The match saw shifts in momentum, with both teams holding leads or coming from behind. Ghana initially took the lead, only for Algeria to respond and level the score later in the first half. The second half continued in a similar vein, with Algeria going ahead before Ghana fought back to secure a valuable equalizer. This result means both teams earn a point from their opening fixture, setting up an intriguing group stage. Neither side can be entirely satisfied or dissatisfied, as they both showed attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.

Events

  • 3'Goal — N. Benramdane (Own Goal)
  • 10'Goal — E. Gyamfi (Normal Goal)
  • 32'Card — A. Dahmas (Yellow Card)
  • 34'Card — I. Rafiu (Yellow Card)
  • 46'subst (Substitution 1)
  • 53'Card — Y. Abed (Yellow Card)
  • 57'Goal — A. Benali (Normal Goal)
  • 60'Goal — M. Zaidi (Normal Goal)
  • 72'subst — I. Grini (Substitution 2)
  • 77'subst — A. Benali (Substitution 3)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Algeria U17
  • Y. Tifrani
  • A. Dahmas
  • I. Mekkaoui
  • N. Benramdane
  • A. Belkanich
  • N. Benghezel
  • A. Benali
  • I. Grini
  • M. Zaidi
  • K. Touali
  • Y. Abed
Ghana U17
  • S. Kesse
  • M. Osman
  • E. Kpoeti
  • J. Kpoeti
  • I. Rafiu
  • M. Nyantakyi
  • I. Barfo
  • M. Mensah
  • M. Aboagye
  • G. Yao
  • E. Gyamfi

Form

Algeria U17 — last 5 home
WLW
Ghana U17 — last 5 away
DW

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