U20 AFCON: South Africa and Morocco set for final showdown
On Sunday 18 May 2025 at the International Stadium in Cairo at 18:00 GMT, South Africa will face Morocco in the U20 AFCON final.
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South Africa knock out Nigeria
Nigeria, the most successful nation in the U20 AFCON with 7 titles, went out in the semi-finals at the Suez Canal Stadium. The Flying Eagles were eliminated by South Africa's Bafana Bafana U20. The southern Africans won by the narrowest of margins (1-0) thanks to a goal from Tylon Christopher Smith in the 66th minute.
It was a real smash-and-grab from South Africa. Nigeria dominated every aspect of the game. 21 shots, 5 on target, 54% possession, 391 passes, 79% pass accuracy, but the Nigerian side lacked a cutting edge in the final third. And it is the young Bafana Bafana who march on to the final of the tournament.
Egypt go out in the semi-finals
Morocco maintain their perfect record at the U20 AFCON. Against Egypt, the tournament hosts, at the June 30 Stadium, the Moroccan side made the difference. The Atlas Lioncubs reached the final thanks to a narrow 1-0 win. The only goal of the game was scored by Jones El-Abdellaoui in the 77th minute.
A well-deserved win for Morocco U20. Mohamed Ouahbi's men put in an outstanding performance over the 90 minutes. They had 14 shots, 4 on target, 51% possession and 344 passes with 84% accuracy.
Nigeria will face Egypt in the third-place play-off this Sunday 18 May at 15:00 GMT at the June 30 Stadium.