WATCH LIVE: Mali vs Angola- U-17 Africa Cup of Nations

Mali kick off their TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with a Group C clash against Angola, as both sides look to make an early statement in the tournament.

The encounter, taking place at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Morocco, brings together two ambitious youth sides eager to start with maximum points in one of Africa’s biggest junior football competitions.

Mali arrive at the tournament with a strong pedigree in youth football and will once again be among the favourites to challenge for the continental title. Known for producing technically gifted players, the West Africans will hope to continue their tradition of strong performances at youth level.

Angola, meanwhile, will be aiming to upset the odds and begin their campaign positively against one of the tournament’s heavyweights. The Southern Africans are expected to rely on discipline and organisation as they seek a memorable opening result.

The TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON Morocco 2026 serves as a platform for Africa’s next generation of stars, with scouts and football fans across the continent watching closely.

Watch the live match below:

Daraja Kapoor

Daraja Kapoor is a highly respected football journalist, editor and analyst, known for his compelling storytelling and sharp, data-driven insights into the game. He specialises in match analysis, features, emerging talent coverage and football trends across Africa.He holds a degree in English from the University of Cape Coast and has built a strong reputation in the media industry through his disciplined approach and deep understanding of football.Daraja received his journalistic training at leading news platform Ghanaguardian.com and has worked with some of the most prominent football websites in Ghana, including Footballmadeinghana.com and Ghanasoccernet.com. He also served as Sports Editor of Talysports.com, where he played a key role in shaping editorial direction and content strategy.He is currently the Managing Editor of African.Football, where he leads the platform’s editorial vision, overseeing content production, quality control and the delivery of authoritative African football coverage to a global audience.

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