The Senegalese U17 team, known as the Lionceaux, is set to play against Gambia in the final of the UFOA-A U17 tournament on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. The team is aiming to secure a third consecutive title, a feat that has never been achieved in the region. Having won the previous two editions, the Lionceaux are confident in their abilities to clinch another victory.
The Senegalese team has had an impressive run in the tournament, with a 3-0 win against Guinea in the semi-finals, which secured their spot in the final and a place in the upcoming CAN U17 in Morocco. The team has been invincible so far, with a 4-0 win against Mauritania and a 5-0 victory against Sierra Leone. The Lionceaux's coach, Lamine Sané, will be looking to make history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive UFOA-A U17 titles.
Gambia, however, poses a significant threat to Senegal's ambitions. The Young Scorpions have had an impressive run in the tournament, with wins against Sierra Leone (4-1), Mauritania (3-1), and Liberia (2-1) in the semi-finals. They have scored 9 goals and conceded only 3, with their only blemish being a 0-0 draw against Senegal in the group stage. The Young Scorpions will be looking to cause an upset and claim their first-ever UFOA-A U17 title.
The two teams have a good understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, having played out a 0-0 draw in the group stage. The final promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to claim victory. Senegal's Souleymane Commissaire Faye has been in impressive form, scoring a double in the previous final against Mali.
Senegal has the best attack and defense in the tournament, with 12 goals scored and none conceded. The Lionceaux will need to maintain their defensive solidity and clinical finishing to overcome the Young Scorpions. Gambia's coach will be looking to exploit Senegal's weaknesses and cause a surprise.
The winner of the tournament will not only claim the UFOA-A U17 title but also secure a spot in the upcoming CAN U17 in Morocco. The Senegalese team will be looking to defend their title and make a strong statement in the competition. The final is expected to be a closely contested match, with both teams giving it their all.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating the encounter, which promises to be an exciting and closely contested match. The winner will be crowned the champion of the UFOA-A U17 tournament.
Key points
- Senegal's U17 team is seeking a historic third consecutive UFOA-A U17 title.
- The team has been invincible in the tournament so far, with 12 goals scored and none conceded.
- Gambia poses a significant threat to Senegal's ambitions, having had an impressive run in the tournament.
