Tanzania, May 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's national under-17 team, the Serengeti Boys, will face Senegal in the final of the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after both sides survived tense penalty shootouts in Thursday's semi-finals in Rabat, Morocco.

The historic final will be played on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, kicking off at 10pm Tanzania time.

Tanzania reached the final for the first time in the country's history after edging Egypt 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.

Senegal also needed penalties to overcome hosts Morocco, winning 7-6 after the match ended 1-1 in normal time.

The final now sets up an intriguing clash between one of the tournament's sur...