2026 U-17 AFCON: Cameroon Picks Ticket

The two teams set to represent the Central African zone at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now confirmed: Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This exciting development came on day-three of the UNIFFAC tournament, currently unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the decisive match, the host, DRC edged out Central African Republic 2-1 on February 24, 2026. Cameroonians followed this game eagerly, knowing the result would either grant their young Lions an early ticket or force them to sweat until the final whistle of the tournament. After the victory against Central African Republic (CAR), DRC propelled to equal Cameroon on six points. This meant that both Cameroon and the host occupy the first two spots while Gabon and Central African Republic are on zero point each. Thus, no matter what happens on the last playing day billed for February 27, 2026, Gabon and Central African Republic can no longer qualify. Hence, Cameroon and DRC grab the two available tickets for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. Now, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo will collide on February 27, 2026 to crown the 2026 U17 UNIFFAC tournament champion. Even with qualification secured, Coach Alioum Saidou and his d...