As the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations enters its decisive knockout phase, the tension and excitement have reached fever pitch. With the group stage wrapping up on May 9, 2025, South Africa and Egypt were the final teams to clinch quarterfinal berths in dramatic fashion.

South Africa edged through with a 1-1 draw against Zambia—just enough to progress on goal difference—while hosts Egypt thrilled the home crowd with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania. Their victories round out a formidable final eight, featuring continental heavyweights Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, as well as promising sides Morocco, Tunisia, and debutants Sierra Leone.

The stakes are sky-high—not just for African supremacy, but for coveted places at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Each semifinalist will automatically earn a ticket to the global tournament, raising the intensity of every knockout match.

Quarterfinal Showdowns – May 12, 2025

Nigeria vs Senegal – Suez, 12:00 GMT

Ghana vs Egypt – Suez, 15:00 GMT

South Africa vs DR Congo – Suez, 18:00 GMT

Morocco vs Sierra Leone – Cairo, 15:00 GMT

Semi-Finals – May 15, 2025

Winner QF1 vs Winner QF3 – Suez, 15:00 GMT

Winner QF2 vs Winner QF4 – Cairo, 18:00 GMT

Third Place Playoff – May 18, 2025

Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 – Cairo, 15:00 GMT

Final – May 18, 2025

Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 – Cairo, 18:00 GMT

How to Watch

Fans across the continent and beyond can catch all the action live on:

CANAL+

beIN Sport

Time Sports

CAF TV (CAF’s official YouTube channel)

With World Cup dreams and continental pride on the line, the U-20 AFCON quarterfinals promise unforgettable moments and emerging stars.