The eight teams advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage.
From Group A, South Africa and Sierra Leone secured qualification, finishing first and second respectively.
In Group B, Morocco emerged as group winners, followed by Nigeria in second place.
Group C saw Ghana top the standings, with Senegal joining them in the next round.
The two best third-placed teams, Egypt and DR Congo, complete the list of quarter-finalists after strong performances in their respective groups.
The full list of teams progressing to the knockout stage is as follows:
- Group A: South Africa, Sierra Leone
- Group B: Morocco, Nigeria
- Group C: Ghana, Senegal
- Best third-placed teams: DR Congo, Egypt
The quarter-finals are set to take place on Monday, 12 May, with four high-stakes encounters scheduled throughout the day.
Each fixture promises intense competition as teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals of the continent’s premier youth football tournament.
The quarter-final schedule is as follows (all times GMT+1):
- Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20 – 1:00 p.m.
- Morocco U20 vs Sierra Leone U20 – 4:00 p.m.
- Ghana U20 vs Egypt U20 – 4:00 p.m.
- South Africa U20 vs DR Congo U20 – 7:00 p.m.
With a mix of established contenders and emerging challengers, the upcoming matches are expected to deliver thrilling action and showcase the best of Africa’s young football talent.
The quarter-finals mark a crucial turning point in the tournament, as teams move from group play to the high-pressure, single-elimination format that will ultimately decide who lifts the trophy.
Fans across the continent and beyond will now turn their attention to Monday’s fixtures as the road to the U20 AFCON title reaches its next chapter.
