2025 U17 AFCON: Semi-finalists Known

Morocco, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali have qualified for the semifinals of the ongoing 15th edition of the U17 AFCON in Morocco. The teams secured their tickets during quarterfinals matches that took place on Thursday April 10 and Friday April 11, 2025 in stadiums across Morocco. The semi-finals promise to produce fireworks given the quality of the teams. The Atlas Lions of Morocco clinched a place in the semi-finals of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after they beat the Amajimbos of South Africa 3-1 in the quarterfinals that took place on Thursday April 10, 2025 at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. Morocco’s goals were scored by Ismail El Aoud at the 13th minute and Ziyad Bohloko who scored twice in quick succession, 61st and 62nd minutes. Neo Bohloko scored South Africa’s lone goal. In another quarterfinals match played on the same day, Burkina Faso humbled Zambia 6-1 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca to qualify for the semifinal. The goals for Burkina Faso were scored by Mohamed Fofana (11th minute), Asharaf Tapsoba who scored a hat trick and Halidou Diakité (58th and 68th minutes). Abel Nyirongo (35th minute) scored Zambia’s only goal. On Friday, Cote d’Ivoire struggled to qualify for the semi-finals after they beat cup holders, Senegal 5-3 on penalties after regular time ended 0-0 at the Berrechid Municipal Stadium in Casablanca. Mali booked their place in the semi-finals of the U17 AFCON after they outplayed Tunisia 10-9 on penalty shootouts. The game ended 1-1 at the end of ...