CAN U20 UNAF Zone Qualifiers: Tunisia to Open Against Algeria on September 24

Written by: Adel Khelifi on August 30, 2026

The Tunisian under-20 football team will begin the North African Football Union (UNAF) qualifying tournament for the final phase of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U20 by facing Algeria on September 24 next, following the draw conducted recently.

On the second matchday of the tournament, which will take place in Ismailia (Egypt) from September 24 to October 6, Tunisia will face Morocco on September 27, before meeting Egypt on the third day, September 30. Tunisia will close with Libya on October 3.

Five teams will participate in this tournament, played in the form of a five-day mini-championship: Egypt, the host country, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco.

The top two in the standings will qualify for the continental final phase scheduled to be held in Ghana in 2027.

Full schedule
1st day – (24 September)
Suez Canal Stadium
Algeria – Tunisia
Egypt – Libya
Morocco: bye

2nd day (27 September 2026)
Suez Canal Stadium
Libya – Algeria
Tunisia – Morocco
Egypt: bye

3rd day (30 September 2026)
Suez Canal Stadium
Egypt – Tunisia
Morocco – Algeria
Libya: bye

4th day (3 October 2026)
Suez Canal Stadium
Tunisia – Libya
Egypt – Morocco
Algeria: bye

5th day (6 October 2026)
Suez Canal Stadium
Algeria – Egypt
Ismailia Stadium
Libya – Morocco
Tunisia: bye




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.