U-17 AFCON: Cadet Lions Sail To Quarters

Cameroon is through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 U- 17 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Rabat, Morocco. But the good news does not end there. This feat equally automatically gives the team a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The Cadet Lions succeeded in finishing second in Group B with six points, which earned them one of the quarterfinal spots behind Côte d’Ivoire, that topped the group with seven points, after playing a 2-2 draw with Uganda. Cameroon beat the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) 1-0 in their final group game in Rabat on May 19, 2026 to progress. Against a determined DR Congo side, Alioum Saidou’s Cadet Lions were forced to remain patient and resilient for much of the match. The breakthrough finally arrived deep into first-half stoppage time. Oumar Tsombeng was on target, prompting celebrations on the pitch and on the Cameroonian technical bench. The goal meant a great deal for a team hungry for progress. In the second half, Cameroon managed their lead with greater composure and defensive solidity. They were...