Africa: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa Book FIFA U20 World Cup Spots
- Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa secured their spots in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup by advancing to the semi-final stage of the CAF Under-20 Championship held in Egypt.
- The four teams secured their spots by winning tense quarter-final matches marked by dramatic finishes and intense competition.
- Nigeria defeated defending champions Senegal on penalties after a 0-0 draw, Morocco edged Sierra Leone via a late own goal, Egypt came from behind to beat Ghana on penalties, and South Africa won 1-0 in extra time against DR Congo.
- The FIFA U-20 World Cup is set to be held in Chile between late September and mid-October 2025, featuring four African teams among the 24 nations that qualified through their respective continental competitions.
- These qualifications maintain Africa's strong presence at the global U-20 tournament and give the teams a chance to showcase African youth football on the world stage.
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2025 U-20 AFCON: South Africa to face Morocco in final
Morocco will take on South Africa in the final of this year’s U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco booked their spot thanks to a slim 1-0 win over Egypt. Substitute Jones El Abdellaoui scored the winning goal in the 77th minute of the game. El Abdellaoui latched onto a cross from Ismaël Aouad, to calmly slot home for the Young Atlas Lions. Morocco will go head-to-head with South Africa, who earlier edged Nigeria 1-0 in Thursday’s first semi-final…
Flying Eagles top list as Egypt, Morocco, South Africa qualify for U-20 World Cup
With spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup on the line, the teams held nothing back in their quest for continental glory and international recognition. The post Flying Eagles top list as Egypt, Morocco, South Africa qualify for U-20 World Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Africa: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa Book FIFA U20 World Cup Spots
Africa's four representatives for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ have now been confirmed, with Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and South Africa all sealing qualification by reaching the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Africa/football: Morocco beat Egypt 1-0, advance to final of U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – The North Africa Post
The Young Atlas Lions qualified to the final of U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after defeating Thursday host Egypt 1-0, setting up a decisive clash with South Africa, who ousted Nigeria following a 1-0 win. The Moroccan goal was scored by substitute Jones El Abdellaoui in the 77th minute. The North African derby was […]
Reliance on foreign-based players caused Ghana's elimination from U-20 AFCON – Alagidede
Former Nsoatreman FC General Manager, Eric Alagidede, has attributed Ghana’s quarter-final exit at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to head coach Desmond Ofei’s preference for foreign-based players. The Black Satellites were eliminated by hosts Egypt on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, extending Ghana’s absence from the U-20 World Cup since […] The post Reliance on foreign-based players caused Ghana’s elimination from U-20 AF…
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