Algeria’s Under-17 national team booked their place at the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt on Sunday evening at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi, Libya. The decisive clash was part of the North African Football Union qualifying tournament.

The match was settled early in the second half when Abdelrahman Zawi found the net in the 47th minute, handing Les Verts a crucial win and confirming their qualification for the continental tournament set to be hosted in Morocco from April 25 to May 15.

Following the victory, Algeria finished with seven points, securing second place behind hosts Morocco, while Egypt placed third with six points. All three nations progressed to the finals, highlighting the competitive nature of the regional qualifiers.

The mini-tournament, staged in Libya from March 24 to April 5, featured five teams—Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia—battling for qualification spots in the upcoming championship.