Cameroon's U17 team lose their first friendly in Casablanca ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

The young Cameroonians were defeated by Tanzania.

Cameroon's Under-17 team are preparing for their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from 13 May to 2 June in Morocco. Based in El Jadida whilst awaiting the start of the competition, the Lions are putting the finishing touches to their preparations.

This final stage of preparation will feature two friendly matches. However, the first friendly match, played on Tuesday 5 May against Tanzania, ended in defeat. Cameroon’s U17 team were beaten 3-1.

The second friendly match for Saidou Alioum and his players will be against Mozambique on 9 May. Cameroon’s U17 team will kick off their African Nations Cup campaign on 13 May. They will face Ivory Coastis.