CAN U17: the complete schedule

The Africa Cup of Nations, CAN U17, kicks off this Sunday, March 30 in Morocco, ready to thrill with 20 days of intense competition, until April 19. Find the full match schedule here.

Sixteen nations are vying for the prestigious continental trophy and a chance to secure their ticket to the U17 World Cup, scheduled in Qatar later this year. Here is the complete schedule for the 2025 edition:

Group Stage:

Sunday, March 30

• 10 PM GMT: Morocco-Uganda (Group A), in Mohammedia

Monday, March 31

• 2 PM GMT: Tanzania-Zambia (Group A), in Mohammedia
• 5 PM GMT: Burkina Faso-Cameroon (Group B), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
• 8 PM GMT: South Africa-Egypt (Group B), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)

Tuesday, April 1

• 2 PM GMT: Senegal-Gambia (Group C), in El Jadida
• 5 PM GMT: Somalia-Tunisia (Group C), in El Jadida
• 5 PM GMT: Mali-Angola (Group D), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)
• 8 PM GMT: Ivory Coast-Central African Republic (Group D), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)

Thursday, April 3

• 2 PM GMT: Cameroon-South Africa (Group B), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
• 5 PM GMT: Uganda-Tanzania (Group A), in Mohammedia
• 5 PM GMT: Egypt-Burkina Faso (Group B), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
• 8 PM GMT: Zambia-Morocco (Group A), in Mohammedia

Friday, April 4

• 2 PM GMT: Gambia-Somalia (Group C), in El Jadida
• 5 PM GMT: Tunisia-Senegal (Group C), in El Jadida
• 5 PM GMT: Angola-Ivory Coast (Group D), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)
• 8 PM GMT: Central African Republic-Mali (Group D), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)

Sunday, April 6

• 4 PM GMT: Burkina Faso-South Africa (Group B), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
• 4 PM GMT: Cameroon-Egypt (Group B), in Mohammedia
• 7 PM GMT: Morocco-Tanzania (Group A), in Mohammedia
• 7 PM GMT: Uganda-Zambia (Group A), at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)

Monday, April 7

• 4 PM GMT: Angola-Central African Republic (Group D), in El Jadida
• 4 PM GMT: Mali-Ivory Coast (Group D), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)
• 7 PM GMT: Gambia-Tunisia (Group C), at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)
• 7 PM GMT: Senegal-Somalia (Group C), in El Jadida

Quarterfinals

• Thursday, April 10
  • 4 PM GMT: 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
  • 7 PM GMT : 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B in Mohammedia
• Friday, April 11
  • 4 PM GMT: 1st Group D vs 2nd Group C at Stade Berrechid (Casablanca)
  • 7 PM GMT: 1st Group C vs 2nd Group D in El Jadida

Semifinals

• Tuesday, April 15
  • 4 PM GMT: Semifinal 1 at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)
  • 7 PM GMT: Semifinal 2 in Mohammedia

Third Place Playoff

• Friday, April 18
  • 7 PM GMT: Third place match at Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca)

Final

• Saturday, April 19
  • 7 PM GMT: Grand final in Mohammedia

Groups of CAN U17 2025:

Group A

• Morocco
• Uganda
• Tanzania
• Zambia

Group B

• Burkina Faso
• Cameroon
• South Africa
• Egypt

Group C

• Senegal
• Gambia
• Somalia
• Tunisia

Group D

• Mali
• Angola
• Ivory Coast
• Central African Republic

Stay tuned throughout the competition for results and highlights of the 2025 CAN U17!

Amine Jomni |

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