CAN U20 2025: final date, third-place match and broadcast channels

The Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, hosted in Egypt from April 27 to May 18, reaches its climax this Sunday, May 18. This edition, contested across four stadiums with the participation of 13 teams, will conclude with an epic final between Morocco and South Africa.

The decisive showdown will see the Atlas Cubs, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, lock horns with the Bafana Bafana, led by Raymond Mdaka. Kick-off is set for 18:00 GMT at Cairo International Stadium.

Already crowned champions at U17 and U23 level, Morocco is targeting a historic treble by adding the U20 trophy to their collection—an achievement that would echo their 1997 final victory over South Africa. Meanwhile, South Africa is aiming to clinch their very first title in this age category.

On the other side, Egypt and Nigeria will battle it out for third place after falling to Morocco and South Africa, respectively, in the semi-finals.

Sunday, May 18 schedule

15:00 | Nigeria vs Egypt (Air Defense Stadium)
18:00 | Morocco vs South Africa (Cairo International Stadium)

Broadcast channels

Both matches will be broadcast exclusively on beIN SPORTS 6 HD, the pay channel of the Qatari beIN Sports network, which holds the exclusive rights to the entire tournament.

Africa U-20 Cup of Nations roll of honour

1. Nigeria: 7 titles (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011, 2015)
2. Ghana: 4 titles (1993, 1999, 2009, 2021)
3. Egypt: 4 titles (1981, 1991, 2003, 2013)
4. Senegal: 1 title (2023)
5. Morocco: 1 title (1997)
6. Congo: 1 title (2007)
7. Angola: 1 title (2001)
8. Mali: 1 title (2019)
9. Algeria: 1 title (1979)
10. Guinea: 1 title (1979)
11. Burkina Faso: 1 title (1995)
12. Zambia: 1 title (2017)
13. Ivory Coast: 1 title (1997)
14. Tunisia: 1 title (1985)
    

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