The ongoing 2023 U-17 AFCON tournament in Algeria quarter-final fixtures were concluded on Thursday night, and as such, the last four teams to embark on the semi-final clashes have been revealed: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali are the semi-finalists for the 2023 U-17 African Cup of Nations.
Notably on record, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets suffered a 2-1 blow from Burkina Faso. The Burkinabes won the title in 2011 and are seeking their second crown, while Mali defeated Congo 3-0 on Thursday.
Still worth mentioning, Senegal are in for their maiden crown, after securing a 5-0 quarter finals win against South Africa, and Morocco just like Senegal, are in for their maiden crown as well. The Atlas Cubs earned a spot after a 3-0 triumph over hosts Algeria.
The semi-final will definitely be the theatre for the titans, as the first semi-final match
between Senegal and Burkina Faso holds on Sunday evening in Algeria, while Morocco will face Mali on Sunday night.
The 2023 U-17 AFCON final match holds on Friday, May 19, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. The winners of the two semi-final fixtures will battle in the final.
Semi-final Fixtures -Sunday, May 14:
¤ Senegal vs Burkina Faso – 5PM at 1956 Stadium, Annaba.
¤ Morocco vs Mali – 8 PM at Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine.
