U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Confirmed Quarter-Finalists, Schedule, Fixtures, Venues

The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations has reached the quarter-final stage following the conclusion of the group matches on 9 May, 2025.

Eight teams have reached the knock-out stage of the tournament organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Tournament hosts, Egypt cruised into the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania at the Suez Canal Stadium on Friday. They earned their spot as one of the two best third placed sides along with DR Congo, who’s 3-1 win over Central Africa Republic and 1-1 draw against Ghana was enough to see them through.

South Africa topped Group A following Friday’s 1-1 draw against Zambia, along with Sierra Leone who came in second. Morocco finished top of Group B and will be joined by second placed Nigeria in the next round.

U-20 Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Senegal, who narrowly edged DR Congo on goal-difference to finish second behind group leaders Ghana in Group C, also booked a spot.

U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Teams in quarter-finals

Egypt (Hosts)
DR Congo
Ghana (record four-time winners)
Morocco
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone (debutants)
South Africa

The tournament serves as a qualifier for the U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. The teams that reach the last four will earn a coveted spot at the FIFA World Cup in Chile.

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