UNAF U-17 AFCON Q: Egypt secure qualification, Algeria and Tunisia wait for the final round

Egypt u-17 national team came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Libya u-17 national team in the fourth round of the North African U-17 Championship (UNAF) qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2026.

Libya opened the scoring in the 35th minute through Mohamed Ghablan, who fired a low strike to give his side the advantage before halftime.

Egypt responded quickly after the break, as substitute Ahmed Safwat leveled the score in the 48th minute, after a brilliant turn and shot inside the box, injecting momentum into the Pharaohs’ performance.

The turnaround was completed in the 67th minute when Mohamed Gamal converted from the penalty spot, sealing a crucial win for Egypt.

The victory lifted Egypt to six points in second place, behind leaders Morocco under-17 national team, who sit top of the table with nine points.

In another fixture, Tunisia u-17 national team and Algeria u-17 national team played out a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams on four points, with Algeria ahead on goal difference.

Egypt have now officially secured a top-three finish, guaranteeing qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Morocco.

Algeria remain in contention for the final qualifying spot and will face Egypt in the decisive last round, needing a win or draw to secure qualification—or even a narrow defeat, depending on goal difference against Tunisia who finished all their four games in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Libya remain bottom of the standings without a point after losing all their matches in the tournament, which features Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and hosts Libya competing for three qualification spots to the continental finals.

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