🔴 CAN U17: The teams qualified and the quarter-final schedule!

The Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted for the second time in Morocco after the 2013 edition, continues to deliver top-level performances. Five teams have already secured their tickets to the quarter-finals: Morocco, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia, and Mali.

The teams already qualified!

• Morocco: The Atlas Lion Cubs secured the top spot in Group A with 7 points, thanks to a convincing 3-0 victory over Uganda. A solid performance at home, in front of their fans.
  
• Zambia: By defeating Uganda (2-1), Zambia clinched the second spot in Group A, also with 7 points, but with a lower goal difference than Morocco.
  
• Burkina Faso: The Young Stallions secured their qualification in Group B by narrowly defeating Egypt 2-1.
  
• South Africa: Thanks to a narrow victory (1-0) against Tunisia, the South Africans secured their place in the quarter-finals.
  
• Mali: The Eaglets secured two wins in their first two matches, against Angola (2-1) and then against the Central African Republic (2-0), which ensured their qualification.
  

Monday, April 7 matches – Last day of the group stage (GMT times):

The third day of the group stage promises thrilling duels, with several teams still vying for a spot in the quarters:

• 16:00: Mali vs Ivory Coast – Berrechid Municipal Stadium
• 16:00: Angola vs Central African Republic – Ahmed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida
• 19:00: Senegal vs Somalia – Ahmed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida
• 19:00: Gambia vs Tunisia – Berrechid Municipal Stadium
  

Quarter-final schedule – CAN U17 (GMT times):

Thursday, April 10:

• 16:00: Burkina Faso × Zambia – Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
• 19:00: Morocco × South Africa – Stade Bachir (Mohammédia)

Friday, April 11:

• 16:00: 1st in Group D × 2nd in Group C – Berrechid Municipal Stadium
• 19:00: 1st in Group C × 2nd in Group D – Ahmed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida
  
  

Also read: U17 World Cup: Africa will be represented by 10 nations!

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