Two AFCON U17 matches will be played on Tuesday as the showpiece in Algeria heats up.The championship started on Friday evening, and so far we have witnessed some mouth-watering matches. More exciting duels are definitely set to follow in the coming days.##NAJAVA_MECA_7220357##On Tuesday, Algeria and Senegal will face off in the first match of the day before paving the way for another group A game between Congo and Somalia.Algeria vs. SenegalBoth teams won their opening group matches, and this is certainly going to be a closely fought one. The hosts defeated Somalia 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Friday, while Senegal beat Congo 1-0 in what was largely a hard-fought game.One of the teams is likely to top group A, and whoever picks a win on Tuesday evening will take control ahead of the final group matches slated for Friday evening. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations at this stage.Algeria coach Arezki Remmane will be hoping that the home crowd will steer them over Senegal, who are seeking a fourth continental title. They are currently the holders of the AFCON, CHAN, and AFCON U20 titles.The match starts at 7 p.m. EAT.Congo vs. SomaliaCongo will be seeking to bounce back from the opening day’s narrow defeat to Senegal by getting a result over debutants Somalia. The Cecafa Region nation, too, will be out to cause an upset by getting the points and also scoring their first-ever goal at the tournament.Their game against Algeria was one of fine margins; they were punished for mistakes made due to inexperience, and coach Nur Mohamed Amin will be hoping that his side show more robustness against Congo. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.The games start at 10 p.m. EAT.Mwalala foresees tough duel against Leopards
