The Finest XI of the TotalEnergies CAF Beneath-17 Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2026 has been unveiled following the conclusion of an exhilarating match that showcased the following era of African soccer expertise.
Finalists Senegal and Tanzania dominate the choice with 4 gamers every after each nations produced excellent campaigns on their option to the title decider in Rabat.
Senegal have been topped champions for the second time in three editions after defeating Tanzania on penalties in Tuesday’s last on the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. The Younger Lions of Teranga added the 2026 crown to the title they gained in Algeria in 2023.
Tanzania, in the meantime, captured the creativeness of followers throughout Africa with a historic run to their first-ever last at TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON stage. The East Africans continued their fast rise in youth soccer following back-to-back triumphs within the CAF African Colleges Soccer Championship in 2024 and 2025.
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Their spectacular performances are mirrored within the match’s Finest XI, with defender Hussein Mbegu, midfielder and Participant of the Match Issa Chole, playmaker and Golden Boot winner with three targets Dismas Athanasi and winger Razaki Mbegelendi all incomes choice.
Senegal’s champions are represented by Golden Glove winner Assane Sarr, full-backs Lamine Mbengue and Thierno Sow, and winger Mouhamed Wagne, all of whom performed key roles within the facet’s profitable marketing campaign.
Hosts Morocco, who reached the semi-finals earlier than ending fourth, contributed two gamers to the crew. Defender Adam Soudi was a commanding presence all through the match, whereas ahead Mohamed Amine Moustache impressed along with his attacking shows.
Egypt, who claimed the bronze medal with victory over Morocco within the third-place playoff, are represented by midfielder Ahmed Abdelhalim.
TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON Morocco 2026 Finest XI
GoalkeeperAssane Sarr (Senegal)
DefendersThierno Sow (Senegal)
Hussein Mbegu (Tanzania)
Adam Soudi (Morocco)
Lamine Mbengue (Senegal)
MidfieldersIssa Chole (Tanzania)
Ahmed Abdelhalim (Egypt)
Dismas Athanasi (Tanzania)
ForwardsRazaki Mbegelendi (Tanzania)
Mohamed Amine Moustache (Morocco)
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Mouhamed Wagne (Senegal)
