Several players stood out on the opening day of the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations U17.
Morocco is hosting this 16th edition of the tournament, featuring 16 participating nations.
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Let’s take a closer look at the top highlights from the first round of group matches.
Ibrahim Rebbai
The Moroccan prodigy made a name for himself during the derby against Tunisia in Group A.
Unstoppable down the right flank, the Chelsea player gave the Tunisian defenders a real headache.
Having already impressed with the Blues’ various youth teams, he’s being tipped as Morocco’s next big football star.
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The Ivorian winger was one of the key architects in the Elephanteaux’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon.
Thanks to his rock-solid performance, he claimed the Man of the Match award for this encounter.
Currently playing for Yamoussoukro FC, he doesn’t look set to stay for long—a move to Europe seems likely as soon as he comes of age.
Eric Adu Gyamfi
The young Ghanaian midfielder scored a stunning goal in the clash with Algeria, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Eric Adu Gyamfi dazzled with his boundless energy and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively in midfield.
It was only fitting that the CAF technical committee named him Man of the Match.
Gelson Dala
The Angolan goalkeeper pulled off several crucial saves in the match against Mali in Group C.
The Petro Luanda shot-stopper helped the Palancas Negras secure their first point of the tournament against last edition’s finalists.
At just 16 years old, Gelson Joaquim Dala is already being heralded as the next sensation in Angolan football.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
