The national under-16 football team will face the Algerian team tomorrow, Sunday, in the final match of the North African Championship being held in Tunisia.
The national team enters the match with the option of winning, which would grant them the runner-up position in the tournament. Our national team currently has a single point, earned from their recent 1-1 draw against Morocco.
The Tunisian team has already secured the tournament title after achieving two consecutive victories, amassing 6 points following their wins against our national team (3-0) and against Algeria (3-1).
Our national team, Algeria, and Morocco are competing for the runner-up position. Currently, our national team is in fourth place with a single point, followed by Algeria with the same points but a difference in goal difference, and then Morocco in second place with two points.
Algeria
Algeria is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient Berber kingdoms, Roman rule, and centuries of Ottoman influence. It gained independence from France in 1962 after a prolonged and brutal war of liberation. Its cultural heritage is prominently displayed at sites like the Roman ruins of Timgad and the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations, including the Phoenician city of Carthage, Roman rule, and later Arab-Islamic influence. Its cultural sites, such as the well-preserved Roman amphitheater at El Jem and the historic medina of Tunis, reflect this diverse heritage. Today, it is known as the birthplace of the Arab Spring and for its blend of Mediterranean and Arab cultures.
Morocco
Morocco is a North African country with a rich history shaped by indigenous Amazigh (Berber) cultures, Arab influence from the 7th century, and successive dynasties like the Almoravids and Almohads. Its cultural sites, such as the ancient city of Fez and the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, reflect this blend of Arab, Islamic, and Amazigh heritage. The country is also known for its well-preserved medinas, kasbahs, and the historic crossroads of trade and culture in cities like Casablanca and Tangier.
North African Championship
The North African Championship is a regional football competition contested by national teams from North Africa. It was first held in 2009, with Tunisia winning the inaugural tournament, and has been organized intermittently by the Union of North African Football Federations (UNAF).
