The Mamadou Konaté Stadium in Bamako will host a thrilling final on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as Mali face Senegal in the WAFU-A U17 Championship decider.
Kick-off is at 7 p.m. GMT, and anticipation is building for a fierce contest between two of West Africa’s strongest youth football sides.
Mali’s Aiglonnets enter the match determined to claim revenge after losing to Senegal in the previous edition of the tournament, held in Dakar.
That defeat remains fresh in their minds, and with home support behind them, they aim to rewrite the story and capture the zonal crown.
Senegal’s Lionceaux, however, will not give up their dominance easily. They arrive in Bamako with confidence, eager to defend their reputation as one of the continent’s most formidable youth teams.
Both sides have already secured qualification for the next U17 Africa Cup of Nations, yet neither wants to settle for second best in this regional showdown.
Mali have impressed throughout the tournament with disciplined defending and dynamic attacking play, drawing energy from their passionate home crowd.
Coach and players share a common goal—to lift the trophy on home soil and restore pride after last year’s heartbreak.
Senegal’s young stars have shown composure and quality in equal measure. Their focus now lies on finishing their campaign in style and reinforcing their grip on West African football.
The final promises high intensity, skill, and fierce rivalry as both teams chase glory under the Bamako lights.
For Mali, victory would bring redemption. For Senegal, it would cement their regional supremacy.
At 7 p.m. GMT, all eyes will turn to Bamako to witness who will rule Zone A in this eagerly awaited youth football finale.
