Hosts Algeria beat Palestine 5-0 in 2022 Arab Cup U-17 opener

RIYADH: The 2022 Arab Cup U-17 kicked off in Algeria on Tuesday with impressive wins for the hosts against Palestine and Sudan over the UAE.

In the opening match of Group A, Algeria comfortably overcame Palestine 5-0 at Abdelkrim Kerroum Stadium with goals from Mohamed Ziad after three minutes, Malik Kahlouchi (62 minutes), Yazid Issam (65), Elias Boualem (82), and Anatof Muslim (88).

In the same group, goals by Musa Ali and Mosaeb Mohamed secured a 2-0 win for Sudan over the UAE.

Group B saw Tunisia and Libya draw 0-0, while Yemen defeated Oman 3-0 to take an early lead in the table.

Wednesday action will see Saudi Arabia up against Egypt and Syria facing Lebanon in Group D.

Meanwhile, in Group C, Morocco take on Iraq and Comoros will clash with Mauritania.