Hosts Morocco will square off against Cameroon in one of the headline fixtures, while defending champions Senegal are set for a fierce West African derby against Mali. Ivory Coast will battle Egypt, while Tanzania lock horns with Algeria as the race for continental glory intensifies.
The quarter-finalists also moved a step closer to securing places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, making the upcoming fixtures even more crucial for the participating nations.
CAF U17 AFCON Quarter-Final Fixtures
* Morocco 🇲🇦 vs 🇨🇲 Cameroon
* Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 vs 🇪🇬 Egypt
* Tanzania 🇹🇿 vs 🇩🇿 Algeria
* Senegal 🇸🇳 vs 🇲🇱 Mali
Morocco head into the knockout stage with strong momentum after finishing top of their group unbeaten, while Ivory Coast also impressed during the group phase with attacking dominance.
Senegal and Mali renew one of African football’s fiercest youth rivalries in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two traditional powerhouses. Tanzania, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise packages and will hope to continue their dream run against Algeria.
World Cup Playoff Fixtures Announced
Aside from the quarter-finals, attention will also shift to the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification playoffs as nations continue their push for places at the global tournament.
The confirmed playoff fixtures are:
* Ethiopia 🇪🇹 vs 🇲🇿 Mozambique
* Uganda 🇺🇬 vs 🇬🇭 Ghana
The playoff matches are expected to deliver intense competition, with all four nations determined to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
The 2026 CAF U17 AFCON has already produced exciting football, dramatic results, and rising stars, and the knockout phase now promises even bigger moments as teams chase continental supremacy and a ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.