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The race for qualification to the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup Morocco 2026 begins this Friday, with 24 African nations entering the first round of qualifiers across the continent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The tournament, scheduled to take place from 17 October to 7 November 2026 in Morocco, will see five African teams \u2014 including the host nation \u2014 secure places at the global finals.<\/p>\n

With home-and-away ties spread over several days, teams will be aiming to gain early advantages in the first-leg fixtures before decisive return matches.<\/p>\n

First legs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The opening round begins on 10 April, when Botswana host Tanzania at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown.<\/p>\n

A busy schedule follows on 11 April, with several fixtures taking place across the continent. Tunisia face Senegal in Monastir, while Malawi take on Burundi in Lilongwe. Niger host Guinea in Niamey, Burkina Faso meet Benin in Ouagadougou, and Sierra Leone face Cote d’Ivoire in Yamoussoukro.<\/p>\n

On 12 April, attention shifts to further ties, including South Sudan against Ethiopia in Juba and Zimbabwe hosting Uganda. Namibia take on Kenya, while Algeria face a stern test against Cameroon in Blida. Togo and Ghana complete the day\u2019s fixtures in Lom\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The first-leg phase concludes on 17 April, when Rwanda host Zambia in Kigali.<\/p>\n

Return leg<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The return fixtures begin on 17 April, with Benin facing Burkina Faso, Senegal hosting Tunisia, and Ivory Coast taking on Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

On 18 April, several decisive matches will determine progression, including Kenya against Namibia, Uganda versus Zimbabwe, and Burundi hosting Malawi. Ghana face Togo in Accra, while Guinea meet Niger and Cameroon take on Algeria.<\/p>\n

The final round of second-leg fixtures continues on 19 April, with Ethiopia hosting South Sudan and Tanzania facing Botswana.<\/p>\n

The last match of the round takes place on 22 April, when Zambia host Rwanda in Ndola.<\/p>\n

Direct qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Three teams \u2014 Liberia, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo \u2014 have already advanced to the next round following the withdrawal of Libya, Djibouti and the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

Race for Morocco 2026 intensifies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With places at the global tournament at stake, the qualifiers offer young African talents a platform to showcase their ability on the international stage.<\/p>\n

As the competition unfolds, teams will be looking to balance attacking ambition with defensive discipline, knowing that small margins could determine progression.<\/p>\n

The road to Morocco 2026 has now begun \u2014 and for many of these nations, it represents the first step towards competing on the world stage.<\/p>\n

Full Fixture List<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First Leg Fixtures (All times GMT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 10<\/strong>
Botswana 2-3 Tanzania<\/strong> \u2013 13h00, Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown<\/p>\n

Scorers: B. Setuket (38′), H. Lesotho (70′ p) \/ F. Hassan (14′), B.Steven (41′), Z. Mlekwa (45+4)
<\/em><\/p>\n

April 11<\/strong>
Tunisia 1-1 Senegal \u2013 13h00, Stade Mustapha Ben Jelloun, Monastir
Scorers : <\/em>Y.Ayachi (49′) \/ M.Diop (27′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Malawi 1-2 Burundi <\/strong>\u2013 13h00, Bingu
National Stadium
Scorers : E. Fabiano (14′) \/ B. Nikokwizera (25′), I. Tuyishemeze (50′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Burkina Faso<\/strong> 3-1 Benin \u2013 16h00, August 4 Stadium, Ouagadougou
Scorers :<\/strong> S. Rinahata (7′, 14′), D. Simpore (20′) \/ R. Gandonou (70′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Sierra Leone 0-0 Ivory Coast \u2013 16h00, Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro<\/p>\n

April 12<\/strong>
South Sudan 0-2 Ethiopia<\/strong> \u2013 13h00, Juba Stadium, Juba
Scorers : Gizachew (23′), Ayele (33′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Zimbabwe 0-2 Uganda<\/strong> \u2013 13h00, Ngoni Mwos Stadium
Scorers : <\/em>Acen (11′), Nameseruka (15′)<\/p>\n

Namibia 1-2 Kenya <\/strong>\u2013 13h00, UNAM Stadium
Scorers : K. Awases (84′) \/ L. Week (3′), F. Boke (6′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Algeria 1-5 Cameroon <\/strong>\u2013 15h00, Mustapha Tchaker Stadium, Blida
Scorers : D. Benkhellat (11′) \/ V. Ebot (33′), R. Nkenhoung (48′ 60′), M.Bikie (67′),A. Mimbama (86′)<\/em><\/p>\n

Togo 0-2 Ghana<\/strong> \u2013 16h00, Kegu\u00e9 Stadium, Lom\u00e9
Scorer : P.Mensah (16, 64′)<\/em><\/p>\n

April 14<\/strong>
Niger 2-5 Guinea \u2013<\/strong> 15h00, Stade G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Seyni Kountch\u00e9, Niamey
Scorers : Oumara Issaka Rakia (45′ 90+5) \/ A.Tour\u00e9 (19′, 26′, 33′), A.Kouyate (58′), N. Camara (73′)<\/em><\/p>\n

April 17<\/strong>
Rwanda vs Zambia \u2013 13h00, Pel\u00e9 Stadium, Kigali<\/p>\n

\n

Second Leg Fixtures (All times GMT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 17<\/strong>
Benin vs Burkina Faso \u2013 15h00, Kegu\u00e9 Stadium, Lom\u00e9
Senegal vs Tunisia \u2013 16h30, Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium, Diamniadio
Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone \u2013 17h00, Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro<\/p>\n

April 18<\/strong>
Kenya vs Namibia \u2013 12h00, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Windhoek
Uganda vs Zimbabwe \u2013 13h00, FUFA Stadium, Kampala
Burundi vs Malawi \u2013 13h00, Intwari Stadium, Bujumbura
Ghana vs Togo \u2013 15h30, Accra Sports Stadium
Guinea vs Niger \u2013 16h30, Mamadou Konat\u00e9 Stadium, Bamako
Cameroon vs Algeria \u2013 16h00, Olemb\u00e9 Stadium, Yaound\u00e9<\/p>\n

April 19<\/strong>
Ethiopia vs South Sudan \u2013 13h00, Abebe Bikila Stadium, Addis Ababa
Tanzania vs Botswana \u2013 13h00, Azam Complex, Dar es Salaam<\/p>\n

April 22<\/strong>
Zambia vs Rwanda \u2013 13h00, Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola<\/p>\n

Note: Liberia, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified directly for the next round following the withdrawals of Libya, Djibouti and the Central African Republic.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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