The Tunisian under-20 football team played to a 0-0 draw with their Moroccan counterparts on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Egyptian city of Ismailia. This match was part of the second round of the North African Championship, which will run until October 6 and serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Earlier in the day, Algeria beat Libya 3-1.
In the first round, Tunisia had a 1-1 draw with Algeria. The team's upcoming fixtures include a match against Egypt on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 PM local time, followed by a game against Libya on Saturday, October 3, at 2:30 PM. The top two teams in the championship will qualify for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.
The current standings are as follows: Algeria leads with 4 points and a goal difference of 2, followed by Egypt with 3 points and a goal difference of 1. Tunisia and Morocco each have 2 points and a goal difference of 0, while Libya has 0 points and a goal difference of -2. The championship's schedule includes several more matches, with the final round set for Tuesday, October 6.
Algeria will face Morocco on Wednesday, September 30, at 2:30 PM, while Tunisia takes on Egypt at 6:00 PM on the same day. On Saturday, October 3, Tunisia will play Libya at 2:30 PM, and Egypt will face Morocco at 6:00 PM. These matches will determine the final standings and the teams that advance to the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The North African Championship features teams from across the region competing for a limited number of spots in the continental tournament. The competition is being held in Ismailia, Egypt, from September 24 to October 6, 2026. A total of five teams are participating: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
In related sports news, the Tunisian sports scene has seen several recent developments. The Dالية الرياضية club from Karmbalia won a basketball match against النادي الرياضي بحمام سوسة with a score of 73-61 on September 27. Additionally, Tunisian athletes have been performing well in international competitions, with فراس القطوسي and خليل الجندوبي winning gold medals in the بولونيا الدولية للتايكواندو tournament.
The draw between Tunisia and Morocco was a significant result in the championship, as both teams are vying for a spot in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The competition is fierce, with several teams still in contention for the top two spots. The final round of matches on October 6 will determine the teams that qualify for the continental tournament.
Key points
- The Tunisian under-20 football team drew 0-0 with Morocco in the North African Championship on September 27, 2026.
- The top two teams in the championship will qualify for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.
- Tunisia's next match is against Egypt on September 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM local time.
