Confederation of African Soccer has intensified preparations for the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 with a promotional countdown submit shared by way of its official X account.
Softfootball understands that the event will likely be hosted in Morocco from Could 13 to June 2, that includes 16 groups battling for continental glory. A brief video launched by CAF reveals the official U-17 trophy positioned on a pitch in entrance of a objective web, overlaid with daring animated “14 DAYS” textual content and delicate pixel-style visuals.
They posted:
Ticking nearer, 14 days untill #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 kicks off!
The build-up additionally revisits the controversy surrounding the earlier version, the place Morocco had been formally declared champions after a profitable enchantment overturned Senegal’s earlier title win. The ruling awarded Morocco a 3–0 end result, confirming them as champions months after the event initially concluded.
CAF additionally highlighted rising star Ziyad Baha, showcasing his targets, celebrations, and technical capability from the earlier competitors. The Spain-born ahead, who represents Morocco at youth stage, gained recognition for a number of Man of the Match performances and has since joined the U-17 setup at Olympique de Marseille.
The marketing campaign goals to construct pleasure by asking followers which new abilities will outline the subsequent chapter of the competitors.
Nonetheless, some reactions have been vital, with a fan by title Eray Can Gencer questioning the absence of lively ticket gross sales lower than two weeks earlier than kickoff, evaluating the state of affairs to extra organized tournaments hosted by Qatar.
He stated:
There are lower than two weeks left till the event begins, but ticket gross sales are nonetheless not lively. That is utterly unacceptable. Qatar dealt with this course of in a way more systematic and arranged means.
In the meantime, Samson Adamu has been appointed Performing Basic Secretary of CAF.
This marked a big milestone and reinforcing his rising affect in African soccer administration.
