Senegal Defeats Morocco, Now U-17 AFCON Champions

by eighteenelevenmedia 20 May 2023

written by eighteenelevenmedia 20 May 2023 0 comment

AIT Bouldal fired the Atlas Cubs of Morocco in front 14 minutes into the final match at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Friday 19 May 2023, a lead they maintained until a dramatic final quarter.

Saliou Dia tutored Terenga Cubs pressed the Atlas Cubs in search of an equalizer until a VAR Influenced penalty call gave Senegal a lifeline.

Senegal captain Amara Diouf picked the ball before electing to hand Serigne Diouf responsibility from 18 yards.

Serigne Diouf made no mistake, sending Morocco goalkeeper Benorhzil the wrong way to level scores at 1-1 in the 80th minute.

Three minutes later, Moroccan hearts were left broken as Mamadou Savane headed home from a corner kick to gift Senegal the lead.

A first U-17 AFCON title for Senegal who extend their dominance in African football with a 5th straight continental triumph.

Senegal are now the Africa Cup of Nations Champions, Africa Beach Soccer Champions, Africa U-20 Cup of Nations Champions, Championship of African Nations champions and now 2023 U-17 AFCON winners.

This is a Golden Era for Senegalese football.