2026 U-17 AFCON: Uphill Quarterfinals For Cameroon

The group phase of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in Rabat, Morocco concluded on May 20, 2026, completing the list of quarterfinalists. Yesterday May 21 and today May 22, 2026, were rest days for the teams, and the competition is scheduled to resume on May 23, 2026, with two play-off matches that will decide the final World Cup qualifiers. Immediately after those fixtures, the quarterfinals will kick off on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The Cadet Lions of Cameroon will meet Morocco on that day at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in what promises to be a high-stake encounter. Pundits are unanimous that facing a compact, well-organized side; and doing so against the host nation; is never easy. Morocco arrive not only buoyed by home support but also as defending champions, determined to honourably retain their crown. Their tactical discipline, familiarity with the stadium and fans make them a formidable opponent. But the players and technical staff of the Cadet Lions remain optimistic and focused. The team, from the very onset of the competition, has pledged to give everything to make the nation proud. They have roughly three days before the quarterfinals to rest, recover and fine-tune their strategy...