CAF has confirmed that three teams in Group C are through to the quarter-finals of the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
They include Ghana’s U20, Senegal’s U20, and DR Congo’s U20 teams.
Ghana’s Black Satellites are through to the quarter-finals of the tournament in Egypt after topping Group C with seven points.
Into the final 8! 🤩
Ghana book their place in the quarter-finals. 🇬🇭#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/tCJtHGI2Ug
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 8, 2025
Senegal, defending champions, battled to defeat DR Congo 2-0 on Thursday afternoon to avoid early elimination.
That win means the Young Teranga Lions can advance to the knockout stage as the second-best team in Group C with four points.
Into the final 8! 🤩
The title holders are quarter-finals bound. 🇸🇳#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/fzAqPWlDOH
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 8, 2025
DR Congo, despite finishing third in the group, are also through to the quarter-final as the best third-place team in the ranking of the third-placed teams.
Into the final 8! 🤩
DR Congo clinch their quarter-final ticket. 🇨🇩#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/cG1l31mSWU
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) May 8, 2025
Many are tipping Senegal and Ghana as favourites in the knockout stage, with the chance of advancing to the final of the tournament.
