Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 – CAF Cup of Nations - U17 2026

Match recap

South Africa U17 secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Senegal U17 in a tightly contested CAF U17 Cup of Nations encounter. The match saw both teams demonstrating intent early on, with Senegal initially looking to establish dominance. However, South Africa grew into the game, capitalising on a defensive lapse to take the lead. Senegal responded with an equaliser, shifting the momentum back in their favour and setting up a tense second half. South Africa, showing resilience, fought back and eventually netted a decisive second goal. This win significantly bolsters South Africa's chances of progressing in the tournament, while Senegal will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.

Events

31'Card — J. Gewer (Yellow Card)
44'Goal — C. Thior (Normal Goal)
46'subst — J. Gewer (Substitution 1)
48'Goal — I. Simama (Normal Goal)
55'Goal — C. Thior (Own Goal)
57'subst — N. Madondo (Substitution 2)
57'subst — I. Simama (Substitution 3)
60'subst — M. Niang (Substitution 1)
60'subst — S. Nogueira (Substitution 2)
64'Var — C. Dieng (Goal Disallowed - offside)
75'subst — M. Ba (Substitution 3)
76'subst — I. Dione (Substitution 4)
78'subst — M. Molepo (Substitution 4)
78'subst — O. Sekgoto (Substitution 5)
81'subst — S. Mbodji (Substitution 5)
84'Card — L. Mbengue (Yellow Card)
89'Card — N. Mangcaka (Yellow Card)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Senegal U17

A. Sarr
T. Sow
C. Thior
C. Dieng
L. Mbengue
E. Sow
M. Ba
S. Nogueira
M. Niang
I. Dione
S. Mbodji

South Africa U17

L. Radebe
A. Majola
T. O´Malley
Z. Qotoyi
N. Mangcaka
J. Gewer
R. Malete
O. Sekgoto
I. Simama
M. Molepo
N. Madondo

Form

Senegal U17 — last 5 home

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South Africa U17 — last 5 away

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