- Senegal U17 open their 2026 AFCON U17 campaign against South Africa U17 on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at Mohamed VI Football Complex in Morocco.
- The Young Lions have been buoyed by a dominant showing in the WAFU A qualifiers, and are one of the favourites to win the entire tournament.
- Senegal U17 and South Africa U17 are part of Group D alongside Algeria U17 and Ghana U17, who will be playing each other in the coming weeks.
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Summary
The 2026 AFCON U17 brings yet another intriguing contest, which pits Senegal U17 against South Africa U17 on Thursday, 14th May 2026, inside the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Morocco. In recent years, the Young Lions have continued their pursuit of establishing themselves as a powerhouse at the junior level. Senegal U17 has showcased how a combination of tactical discipline, technical quality, and a winning mentality has delivered consistent success. Conversely, South Africa U17 are vying for a place in the FIFA U17 World Cup at Qatar in November as the AFCON U17 serves as a qualifier tournament.
Football fans following the Senegal U17 side will be hoping the current crop turns out to be prodigious talent in the future, like one of the best African players of all time, Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Ismaila Sarr. Coach Papa Ibrahima Faye will be keen for his young players to follow the example set by the Senegal national football team and win the AFCON title at this level. Sportsdunia lets you know where to watch Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 live stream.
Both national football teams have struggled for wins in recent months, having only won twice in their last five games across all competitions. The upcoming clash will be an interesting opportunity for fans to take into account how Senegal U17 and South Africa U17 match up against each other on Thursday.
The Young Lions will be the favourites to secure the all-important three points from their first AFCON U17 outing against South Africa U17. Pressure will be off for South Africa as they will be looking to deliver a shock result on May 14.
Youth football fans following AFCON U17 around the world can find all the important information about today's match here: kick-off time, venue, and how to watch Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 live, and more.
Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 Match Info
Competition: 2026 African Cup of Nations U17
Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026
Kick-off time: 16:00 GMT, 21:30 IST
Venue: Mohamed VI Football Complex, Sale, Morocco
How to Watch Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17- AFCON U17
Senegalese football fans following 2026 AFCON U17 can also catch all the action from the comfort of their homes by tuning into the Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 live stream on these platforms. Youth football fans around the world can also tune in for up-to-date live scores at Sportsdunia.
Country/Region | Live Streaming | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
Morocco | CANAL+, and beIN Sport | SNRT (Arryadia TV) |
Worldwide | CAF YouTube channel, FIFA+ | - |
Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17: Injuries
Senegal U17 and South Africa U17 are expected to have all their players available for the Group D clash on May 14.
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Senegal U17 vs South Africa U17 takes place on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 16:00 GMT.
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