CAN U17: Two explosive clashes this Friday, April 11!

Time for serious business at the U17 AFCON! The quarter-finals continue this Friday, April 11, with two top-tier showdowns between the giants of African youth football.

On the schedule: Ivory Coast vs Senegal and Tunisia vs Mali, battling for the last two tickets to the semi-finals.

Ivory Coast vs Senegal, clash of the titans

At 4 PM GMT, the municipal stadium of Berrechid will host an electrifying clash between two undefeated teams.

Brilliant in the group stage, Ivory Coast stood out with a spectacular offensive game (6-1 against Central Africa, 4-2 against Mali). Star striker Alynho Haïdara (already 5 goals) symbolizes Ivorian enthusiasm.

But Senegal's Lion Cubs are not to be underestimated. Solid and disciplined, they topped Group C without conceding a single goal. The composure of Ibrahima Sory Sow in attack will be one of the major assets in attempting to topple the young Elephants.

Tunisia vs Mali, a duel of styles

At 7 PM GMT, it's off to El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida for a promising match between a solid Tunisia, led by the starlet Anisse Saidi, and a Mali seeking redemption after their heavy defeat against Ivory Coast (2-4).

To advance, the Eagles will need to tighten up and rely on the effectiveness of their prodigy Ndjicoura Bomba.

Here is the day's schedule at the U17 AFCON:

• 4:00 PM GMT: Ivory Coast vs Senegal
• 7:00 PM GMT: Tunisia vs Mali

Amine Jomni |

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