- Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa will represent Africa at the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025.
- The quartet secured their spots by advancing to the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Egypt.
- The FIFA U-20 World Cup will take place in Chile from 27 September to 19 October 2025.
Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa have secured their places as Africa’s quartet of representatives to the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025 after advancing to the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations being held in Egypt.
Morocco, drawn in Group B alongside Kenya, became the first team to clinch qualification after narrowly overcoming Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time, courtesy of a late own goal in the quarterfinals played on Monday, April 12.
Under the guidance of head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the North Africans have been impressive throughout the competition. They remained unbeaten in the group stage, registering two victories and one draw.
Their opening group fixture was a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Kenya U20.
They then played out a goalless stalemate against reigning champions Nigeria, before defeating Tunisia 3-1 to top the group with seven points.
Morocco will now face tournament hosts Egypt in the semi-finals.
The Pharaohs secured their spot after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Ghana, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time, eventually triumphing 5-4.
Egypt found themselves in a competitive Group A, finishing third but advancing as the best third-placed team with seven points equal to South Africa and Sierra Leone, who finished first and second respectively, separated only by goal difference.
All three teams recorded two wins, one draw, and one loss.
Egypt began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over South Africa, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sierra Leone, were held to a goalless draw by Zambia, and edged Tanzania 1-0 in their final group match.
Meanwhile, Nigeria, the seven-time champions, booked their World Cup berth after dispatching defending champions Senegal 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
Nigeria finished second in Group B with one win and two draws.
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They will face South Africa in the semi-finals. The South Africans sealed their qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over DRC Congo, courtesy of Thabang Mahlangu’s decisive strike deep into added time.
The advancement of these four teams reinforces Africa’s enduring legacy at the U-20 global showcase.
With their World Cup tickets secured, all eyes now turn to the pursuit of continental glory in the semi-finals.
FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025
Date: September 27 – October 19, 2025
Host nation: Chile
AFCON U-20 Semi-final Fixtures
• Morocco vs Egypt
• Nigeria vs South Africa
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