Following the final group-stage matches played on Friday evening, the full lineup for the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is now confirmed—and it promises some thrilling encounters.
The eight teams advancing to the knockout stage are:
Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and DR Congo.
As tournament hosts, Egypt will face a red-hot Ghana side that impressed during the group phase. Defending champions Senegal have been drawn against Nigeria, setting up a high-profile clash between two of the continent’s most successful youth sides.
The other quarter-final fixtures include Morocco vs Sierra Leone and South Africa vs DR Congo.
Quarter-final fixtures (All times GMT):
- 12:00 – Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Senegal 🇸🇳
- 15:00 – Morocco 🇲🇦 vs Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
- 15:00 – Ghana 🇬🇭 vs Egypt 🇪🇬
- 18:00 – South Africa 🇿🇦 vs DR Congo 🇨🇩
The knockout stage kicks off this Monday, with Nigeria vs Senegal setting the tone for what promises to be a gripping round of football.