Ivory Coast qualify for the U17 World Cup

The Young Elephants secured a second victory at the Africa Cup of Nations by beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Ivorian U17 team is having a good tournament in Morocco. After beating Cameroon in their first group match, the young Ivorians followed up on Saturday 16 May.

Against the Democratic Republic of Congo, they did what was needed. The Ivorian team won 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by Diabate Harafat. Thanks to this victory, Ivory Coast is guaranteed to finish in the top two of their group.

This secures their qualification for the 2026 U17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar.