Senegal crowned U17 Africa Cup of Nations champions

The Young Lions overcame Tanzania’s Serengeti Boys after an epic final.

The U17 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Tanzania lived up to all expectations. The two teams fought a fierce battle right to the end.

Tanzania were on the verge of victory before Senegal drew level. The match ended 1-1 after full time. The two nations had to go to a penalty shoot-out to decide the winner.

In the shoot-out, it was the young Senegalese who came out on top. They scored four penalties to the Serengeti Boys’ two. Senegal thus won the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.