AFCON U17: High-stakes encounters as group stage continues

The second round of group-stage matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to take place on Thursday and Friday (April 3-4), promising exciting fixtures across the competition.

Crucial Clashes in Group B

Thursday’s action kicks off with a crucial Group B encounter between Cameroon and South Africa.

The South Africans, who currently top the group, will face a Cameroonian side eager to recover after their opening defeat to Burkina Faso.

Meanwhile, Burkina Faso will be looking to build on their strong start as they take on Egypt in another key clash.

Hosts Morocco Look to Maintain Momentum

Morocco, the tournament’s host nation, will aim to continue their positive start when they face Zambia, who also impressed in their opening match.

This encounter will be one of Thursday’s highlights as both teams seek to assert their dominance in Group A.

Exciting Fixtures on Friday

On Friday, the spotlight will be on the Group C showdown between Tunisia and Senegal, a match expected to be fiercely contested.

Elsewhere, Group D will feature encounters between Angola and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as Central African Republic versus Mali.

Match Schedule – Second Round (Times in GMT)

Thursday, April 3

• 13:00 – Cameroon vs. South Africa (Group B) – Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
• 16:00 – Uganda vs. Tanzania (Group A) – Mohammedia
• 16:00 – Egypt vs. Burkina Faso (Group B) – Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
• 19:00 – Zambia vs. Morocco (Group A) – Mohammedia

Friday, April 4

• 13:00 – Gambia vs. Somalia (Group C) – El Jadida
• 16:00 – Tunisia vs. Senegal (Group C) – El Jadida
• 16:00 – Angola vs. Côte d’Ivoire (Group D) – Stade Berrechid, Casablanca
• 19:00 – Central African Republic vs. Mali (Group D) – Stade Berrechid, Casablanca

With teams fighting for crucial points to advance, the second round of matches is set to be decisive in shaping the tournament’s knockout stage.