CAN U17: opening match results since 2011

The opening match of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (CAN U17) will see Côte d’Ivoire face Cameroon on Wednesday in Group B action.

This promises to be an exciting clash between two teams renowned for the quality of their youth development.

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This 16th edition of the CAN U17 looks set to be fiercely contested, especially as several teams are strong contenders for the ultimate title.

Below are the results of the tournament's opening matches since 2011.

2025: Morocco U17 5-0 Uganda U17 (Ilies Belmokhtar 3')

2023: Algeria U17 2-0 Somalia U17 (Moslem Anatouf 22')

2019: Tanzania U17 4-5 Nigeria U17 (Olatomi Olaniyan 21')

2017: Gabon U17 1-5 Guinea U17 (-)

2015: Niger U17 0-2 Nigeria U17 (Victor Osimhen 17')

2013: Morocco U17 4-1 Gabon U17 (Hamza Sakhi 8')

2011: Rwanda U17 2-1 Burkina Faso U17 (Faustin Usengimana 3')

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