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Senegal has proven it is the real African giant after seeing off Morocco in the U-17 AFCON to sweep all the available titles in the continent.
Senegal has won another AFCON title after a dramatic late show against Morocco in the final of the U-17 AFCON.
The Teranga Cubs came from behind to score two late goals in a 2-1 win over Morocco on Friday night at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
With the victory, Senegal clinched its first-ever U-17 AFCON title to continue what has been an incredible dominance for the West African nation.
Senegal vs Morocco - Match in brief
The Atlas Lions started on a strong note and took an early lead in the first half when their captain Abdelmahid Ait Boudlal scored the game’s opener in the 14th minute.
It was the first goal Senegal had conceded in the competition in Algeria and it almost cost them the title.
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Morocco held on to that slim advantage until the 79th minute when Senegal found a way back in the game through a VAR-assisted penalty.
Serigne Falou Diouf converted calmly from the spot to draw the Terenga Cubs level before Mamadou Sawane turned hero four minutes later with the winner.
Senegal grew in confidence after the equaliser and didn’t have to wait longer to score the next goal as Sawane towered above everyone to head home a worthy winner.
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Senegal makes a clean sweep
With their first-ever u-17 title sealed and delivered, Senegal has confirmed itself as Africa’s undisputed king.
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The U-17 AFCON title makes it a clean sweep for the Lions, who have now won every title available in the continent.
10:59 - 15.05.2023
U-17 AFCON Senegal on course to continue continental dominance with another title
Senegal has won the senior AFCON, U-20 AFCON, CHAN, and Beach Soccer, but can the U-17 Boys add the U17 AFCON for a clean sweep?
Senegal started the sweeping with the Senior title led by Sadio Mane in February last year before adding the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in February, and the U-20 in March.
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The country also wrapped up the Beach Soccer title in what has been an incredible 15 months for them.
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