The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals Zimbabwe 2026 began in thrilling fashion on Monday, April 6, with an exciting opening day at Gateway High School in Harare reports Trybal News.
The atmosphere was vibrant from the start, with fans creating a lively backdrop as young talents from across the continent showcased their skills in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.
In the boys’ category, Morocco made an early statement in Group A with a dominant 6-1 victory over DR Congo, the biggest result of the day. Hosts Zimbabwe also got their campaign underway in front of their home fans but were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda in a competitive and entertaining match.
Group B delivered plenty of drama, with Senegal emerging as the standout team after an impressive start. They edged Benin 1-0 before securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Tanzania in a high-scoring encounter. Earlier, Tanzania had battled to a 1-1 draw with Zambia, showing resilience despite eventually falling short against Senegal, who now lead the group.
The girls’ competition was equally exciting. In Group A, Zimbabwe delighted the home crowd with a spirited 2-2 draw against Morocco in a lively contest. Zambia, however, took control of the group standings with a convincing 3-1 victory over DR Congo.
In Group B, Ghana stole the spotlight with two outstanding performances. They opened with a commanding 6-0 win over Guinea and followed it up with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tanzania, underlining their strength and consistency. Burkina Faso also impressed, securing a solid 2-0 win over Tanzania to stay firmly in the race behind the group leaders.
The opening day set the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament, with goals, drama, and emerging talents already capturing attention across the continent.
CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals: Day 1 Results
BOYS
Group A
Morocco 6 – 1 DR Congo
Zimbabwe 1 – 1 Uganda
Group B
Senegal 1 – 0 Benin
Tanzania 1 – 1 Zambia
Tanzania 2 – 3 Senegal
GIRLS
Group A
Zimbabwe 2 – 2 Morocco
Zambia 3 – 1 DR Congo
Group B
Tanzania 0 – 2 Burkina Faso
Ghana 6 – 0 Guinea
Ghana 2 – 1 Tanzania
