Tunisia (w)U17 3–4 Morocco U17 Women | UNAF U17 Women's Tournament

The Morocco U17 Women's national team secured a dramatic 4–3 victory over their Tunisian counterparts in a thrilling UNAF U17 Women's encounter on July 23, 2026. The match, played at a neutral venue under the North African Football Union banner, saw the young Lionesses of the Atlas come from behind twice to snatch all three points in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Match Overview

Tunisia started brightly and took an early lead, but Morocco responded with quick equalisers before ultimately edging ahead in the second half. The final scoreline of 4–3 reflects an open, end-to-end contest where both sides showed attacking ambition and defensive vulnerability. Morocco’s victory adds crucial momentum to their UNAF campaign, while Tunisia will rue a performance that promised much but ultimately fell short.

Key Moments

• Early Tunisia pressure: The home side struck first inside 15 minutes, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to slot home from close range.
• Morocco’s equaliser: A well-worked set piece saw the Moroccan captain head home to level the scores before half-time.
• Second-half drama: Tunisia regained the lead shortly after the restart, only for Morocco to reply with two quick goals – a penalty and a stunning long-range strike – to take a 3–2 lead.
• Late twists: Tunisia equalised again in the 80th minute, but Morocco grabbed the winner in stoppage time with a counter-attack finished clinically by a substitute.

Tactical Story

Both teams pressed high and looked to transition quickly. Tunisia’s midfield controlled spells of possession, but Morocco’s direct running in behind caused constant problems. The Moroccan coaching staff made decisive substitutions that changed the game’s tempo, especially the introduction of a pacy winger who provided the assist for the winning goal.

Standout Players

Morocco’s captain Lina El Amrani scored once and orchestrated the attack, while Salma Benali’s brace – one from the penalty spot and a stunning individual effort – made her the match-winner. For Tunisia, forward Mariem Jebali was a constant threat with her dribbling and scored twice.

This result positions Morocco strongly in the UNAF U17 Women’s standings, while Tunisia will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The match underlined the growing competitiveness of women’s youth football in North Africa.