Tanzania keep U17 AFCON dream alive as Uganda seal World Cup qualification
Tanzania extended their fine run in the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after securing a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, following a highly entertaining 3-3 draw at the Mohammed VI Football Academy pitch on Sunday, 24 March.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Serengeti Boys, who last week secured their historic ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup set to be held in Qatar, held their nerve when it mattered most, to book their place in the semifinals.The Serengeti Boys’ journey continues. ▶️🤩#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 pic.twitter.com/L0IliptM1D— CAF Online (@CAF_Online) May 24, 2026 In what was a rollercoaster of a tie, Algeria made the perfect start when Muhammad Valmy struck with precision in the fourth minute, to hand the Young Fennecs an early advantage.Unshaken by the setback, Tanzania responded through the lively Dismas Athanasis, who restored parity in the 25th minute. But Valmy was not done yet, completing his brace five minutes before the break to ..