Serengeti Boys begin U-17 AFCON campaign against Zambia
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S national U-17 football team, the Serengeti Boys, begin their Africa U-17 Cup of Nations campaign today, facing Zambia at Stade El Bachir in Mohammédia, Morocco.
The tournament, running from today until April 19th, marks Tanzania’s third appearance in the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, following their participation in the 2017 and 2019 editions.
Serengeti Boys will also compete against host nation Morocco and Uganda in the highly competitive Group A.
This year’s tournament features 16 teams, an expansion from previous editions.
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This year’s edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations holds even more significance, as it doubles as a qualification tournament for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
A total of 10 African teams will secure a place at the World Cup, which will take place from November 3rd to 27 this year.
This will be the first U-17 World Cup played in an expanded 48-team format, up from the previous 24- team tournament.
The qualifiers for the World Cup are part of the new annual cycle adopted by FIFA, with teams competing across six continental competitions.
