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Morocco World
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
South Africa vs Nigeria: When, How to Watch U20 AFCON Semifinals
Rabat – Nigeria and South Africa will meet today in the semi-final match of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), racing for a spot in the final which will take place this upcoming Sunday. The match will take place at 4 p.m. Moroccan time, and fans can watch the decisive game on CAF TV, Startimes, and DSTV. Nigeria's head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, is confident in his squad. 'We're now relaxed after securing qualification for the World Cup,' Zubairu said in a pre-match conference, noting that the players can now focus fully on the U20 AFCON title. 'We've studied South Africa well. I watched their game against DR Congo. They're physical, well-organized and dangerous on the counter—but we believe we have what it takes to win,' he said. The winner of today's game will meet either Egypt or Morocco on Sunday. Morocco is playing against Egypt today at 7 p.m. Moroccan time. South Africa has also booked its place at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. They secured three wins at the U20 AFCON tournament, with this being their fifth appearance in the semifinals – a feat they also reached in 1997, 2009, 2017, and 2019. Nigeria, meanwhile, marks its 17th appearance in the semi-finals this year. They previously reached the final of the tournament in several occasions, including in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011, and 2015. Tags: 2023 AFCON2025 afcon
CAF
10-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 quarter-finals line up confirmed
The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 concluded on Friday, 09 May with eight teams securing their spots in the quarterfinals of the competition after a series of thrilling group stage matches. The tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, has showcased the continent's emerging talents, who are all vying for the continental crown as well as the four available spots for Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup later this year. The teams advancing to the knockout stage are: Egypt (Hosts), DR Congo, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa. The quarter-finals will take place on Monday, 12 May. Tournament hosts, Egypt powered into the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania at the Suez Canal Stadium on Friday evening to secure their place 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 finished top Group A following Friday's 1-1 stalemate against neighbours Zambia, along with Sierra Leone who came in second, while Morocco finished top of Group B and will be joined by second placed Nigeria in the next round. The quarter-finals line-up is concluded by the defending champions, Senegal who narrowly edged DR Congo on goal-difference to finish second behind group leaders, Ghana in Group C. Group Stage Highlights Morocco: Morocco topped their group with an unbeaten run, including a 3-2 win over Kenya, a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, and a 3-1 victory against Tunisia. Nigeria: The seven-time champions secured their quarterfinal spot with a solid performance, including a crucial draw against Morocco. Senegal: The defending champions continued their impressive form, advancing confidently from their group. South Africa: The South Africans demonstrated their prowess, advancing to the quarterfinals with a strong showing in the group stage that concluded with a closely contested 1-1 stalemate with neighbours, Zambia. Appetising Quarter-Final matches: A tantalising line up of quarter-finals fixtures mark the next phase of the competition with highly unpredictable ties. Defending champions Senegal take on a dangerous looking Nigeria in the first quarter-final clash. Tournament hosts Egypt have a tough steep mountain to climb against a high in confidence Ghana. Morocco, who have been convincing in the group stages take on a spirited Sierra Leone who are looking at continuing with their dream run, while the skilful South Africans must overcome a tactically astute DR Congo. Statistical Leaders Top Goalscorer: Momoh Kamara leads the scoring charts with 4 goals. TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 Quarter-Finals Fixtures 12h00 GMT | Nigeria vs Senegal 15h00 GMT | Ghana vs Egypt 15h00 GMT | Morocco vs Sierra Leone 18h00 GMT | South Africa vs DR Congo All matches will be live on CAF's Official YouTube channel, CAF TV.
CAF
27-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
WHERE TO WATCH: Journey begins at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025
Published: Sunday, 27 April 2025 The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 will be broadcast across the African continent and beyond, providing fans with the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow in action. The tournament will kick-off on Sunday, 27 April as Egypt host South Africa at 21h00 local time / 18:00 GMT, and before that Zambia take on debutants Sierra Leone at 18:00 local time / 15:00 GMT. The 13 teams will also be vying for four places for Africa at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile later this year. Matches will be broadcast live on: CAF's YouTube channel, CAF TV beIN Sport OnSport CANAL+ For a full list of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 Fixtures, Times and Venues – CLICK HERE TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON, Egypt 2025 Groups: GROUP A: Egypt, Zambia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania GROUP B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco GROUP C: Senegal, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ghana For more information about the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, visit . Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
WATCH LIVE: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to host press conference following arrival in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, 26 April
Published: Saturday, 26 April 2025 The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe will host a press conference in Accra, Ghana on Saturday from 13:30 local time / GMT. The event will be streamed live on CAF's YouTube channel, CAF TV. Dr Motsepe will also meet with Ghana President, His Excellency John Mahama, on Saturday morning at Jubilee House in Accra. He will hold a meet with CAF's Vice-Presidents and later in the day there will be an Executive Committee meeting. Dr Motsepe will also attend a mixed zone with participants from the Young Reporters Workshop that has taken place on the sidelines of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, Ghana 2025 before heading to the University of Ghana Stadium. There he will attend the closing ceremony of the schools championship, and watch the Girls final between Ghana and Uganda, and the Boys decider between defending champions Tanzania and Senegal.
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF African Schools Football Championship Capacity Building Programme graduates honoured in Accra
CAF's Capacity Building Programmes at the ongoing CAF African Schools Football Championship came to a grande close on Friday, after the governing body of African football staged a glittering ceremony for the participants that underwent the training over the last week. A total of 180 participants, who started the various programmes on Monday, 21 April were honoured at the graduation ceremony that was attended by the CAF General Secretary, Mr Veron Mosengo-Omba following the Friday's conclusion of the six programmes that ran concurrently to the Continental Finals. In line with CAF's holistic approach to youth football development in Africa, the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 is staged along with five CAF educational programme which are the CAF Young Referees Programme, CAF Young Reporters Programme, CAF Young Medical Officers Programme, CAF Safeguarding Programme, CAF D License Coaching Course as well as the CAF Young Reporters Programme. Congratulating the 180 graduates, CAF's Member Associations Director Ms Sarah Mukuna urged the participants to make use of this stepping stone provided by CAF, adding that their graduation forms part of the building blocks towards achieving CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe's bold vision of making African football globally competitive and self-sustaining. 'The CAF President's vision of making African football to be globally competitive and self-sustaining remains alive and very much achievable thanks to such significant achievements. The CAF African Schools Football Championship has been a remarkable success since its 2022 inauguration and with constant innovation and strategic planning, the programme has grown into one of CAF's most valuable assets of using football to help positively shape the story of African football. Through this graduation, we urge all participants to make use of this stepping stone by CAF as it forms part of the building blocks to achieving the CAF President's bold vision for African football', said Mukuna. The CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 officially draws to a close on Saturday, 26 April with the finals of both the Boys and Girls U-15 divisions. Both finals will be preceded by a third place play off, with all matches, including the two finals being broadcast live on SuperSport as well as on CAF's official YouTube channel, CAF TV.
