# African youth football tournament preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-youth-football-tournament-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-12T14:10:16.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

National youth football teams across Africa are preparing for upcoming international fixtures and qualification rounds. 

In Gabon, the U23 national team is preparing for second-round U23 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers against Tunisia this November. Additionally, the Gabonese U17 squad is scheduled to play a friendly match against Morocco in Rabat as part of a reconstruction phase for the team.

In Guinea, the U23 national team, known as Syli Espoir, has finalized a 25-player squad following a training camp. The team is preparing for a two-legged tie against Botswana in the second round of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with matches scheduled for mid-November 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Guinea U-23 squad narrowed to 25 players for CAN qualifiers

Guinea's U-23 coach Morlaye Cissé has selected a 25-player squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations U-23 qualifiers against Botswana in November 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guinea-u-23-squad-narrowed-to-25-players-for-can-qualifiers

### 2026-10-05: Gabon football teams prepare for Tunisia and Morocco fixtures

Gabon's U23 football team will face Tunisia in the CAN qualifiers this November, while the U17 squad prepares for a friendly against Morocco in Rabat.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabon-football-teams-prepare-for-tunisia-and-morocco-fixtures

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