Morocco To Host U-17 AFCON Qualifiers Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Morocco to host the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which will determine Africa’s representatives for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

This decision reflects CAF’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a robust and competitive qualification pathway for African nations aspiring to participate in the global tournament. Morocco, having recently staged several major continental competitions, is expected to provide first-class facilities and organisation, further solidifying its reputation as a reliable host within African football.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s national under-17 football team, known as the Golden Eaglets, remained the most successful side in the competition’s history, having lifted the trophy a record five times. The qualifiers will see teams from across the continent vie for places at the U-17 AFCON tournament, which serves as the final determinant for Africa’s World Cup berths.