Tunis—Everything is ready in Benghazi for a heated North African derby as the Morocco U17 national team take on the Algeria U17 national team in this second-round fixture.
Both teams had strong starts to the tournament, which makes this match important. Algeria opened with a big 5–1 win over Libya, immediately putting themselves at the top of the table. Morocco followed with a 2–0 victory against Tunisia.
This match could decide who takes the top spot in the UNAF tournament, which is the main path to qualify for the 2026 U17 AFCON.
Match Details
- Fixture: Morocco U17 vs Algeria U17
- Competition: UNAF U17 Tournament — Matchday 2
- Venue: Union Military Stadium
- Kick-off: 3 p.m. local time (2 p.m. GMT)
How & Where to Watch
The match can be followed live on Arryadia and UNAF’s YouTube channel.
Morocco U17 Team News
Morocco come into this game in a positive mood after a good opening performance where they managed the game well from start to finish.
Up front, Ziyad Baha remains the main danger, known for his finishing and movement. In midfield, Ismail El Aoud will likely be key in organizing attacks and keeping possession flowing. After the match against Tunisia, he stated on the FRMF (Royal Moroccan Football Federation) website: “We came here to win the title and we are going to start preparing for the next match against Algeria.”
Even though Morocco have already secured qualification as the 2026 AFCON U17 hosts, matches like this are important to measure the squad’s level against strong regional opposition.
Algeria U17 Team News
Algeria arrive full of belief after their big win in the opening round, where their attacking players showed their form.
Captain Moslem Anatouf will once again be central to their attacking plans, and Younes Benali is expected to bring balance and control in midfield.
With qualification still on the line, Algeria won’t hold back and should approach the game with an aggressive mindset.
This derby has all the ingredients of a tight battle.
- Score Prediction: Morocco U17 2–1 Algeria U17