Egypt’s U-17 national team sent a strong message to their rivals in the Africa Cup of Nations after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tunisia in the dying moments, climbing to the top of Group A and moving one step closer to the dream of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

The clash, held in Morocco, delivered plenty of excitement and intensity, with the result swinging until the final seconds. Egypt’s youngsters showed resilience, composure under pressure, and the mentality needed to compete in one of the toughest stages of the tournament.

A Shaky Start

The match did not begin well for Egypt, as Tunisia took an early lead through Mohamed Moncef, the Wolfsburg youngster, who converted a penalty to put his side ahead and increase the pressure on the Egyptian players.

However, Egypt quickly regained balance and managed to respond before halftime when Mohamed Gamal scored the equalizer from the penalty spot, bringing the game back to level terms and giving the Young Pharaohs momentum heading into the break.

Amir Aboulaz Steals the Spotlight

As the game appeared to be heading toward a draw, substitute Amir Aboulaz changed the entire story by scoring a dramatic late winner, handing Egypt three crucial points and sending the team to the top of the group with four points.

Aboulaz’s goal was not just a decisive moment, but also an introduction to one of Egypt’s rising talents in Europe. The 16-year-old striker currently plays for Italian side Monza and is considered one of the club’s standout academy prospects.

The young forward has already made a name for himself as the top scorer for Monza’s U-17 team and was selected in the Italian youth league’s Team of the Season last year thanks to his impressive performances and sharp finishing ability.

The victory gave Egypt a major advantage in the qualification race, especially after their goalless draw against Ethiopia in the opening round, while Tunisia’s situation became more complicated after remaining on just one point.

Attention now turns to Egypt’s highly anticipated clash against Morocco, a match that could shape the team’s path in the tournament as this new generation looks determined to make an early mark on Egyptian football.