Morocco vs. Mali: Final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – Match Details and Broadcasting Information

Morocco vs. Mali: Final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – Match Details and Broadcasting Information

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 Morocco vs. Mali: Final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 

We present the date, time, and broadcasting channels for the highly anticipated final between Morocco and Mali in the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, currently being hosted by Morocco.

📅 Match Date and Venue

The final will take place today, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the "El Bachir Stadium" in the city of Mohammedia, Morocco.

🕔 Kick-off Times

• 5:00 PM (Mecca & Doha time)

• 4:00 PM (Cairo time)

• 3:00 PM (local Moroccan time)

📺 Live Broadcasting Channels

The match will be broadcast live on:

• beIN Sports HD 6

• Arryadia TNT (Moroccan terrestrial channel)

🇲🇦 Morocco's Road to the Final

The Moroccan U-17 national team had an impressive journey in the tournament:

• Opened the group stage with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uganda.

• Drew their second match against Zambia.

• Defeated Tanzania 3-0 to top Group A.

In the knockout stages:

• Morocco beat South Africa 3-1 in the quarter-finals.

• Overcame Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in the semi-finals through a thrilling penalty shootout.

🏆 Tournament Background

• Morocco is hosting the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the second time, having previously organized the 2013 edition.

• The 2021 edition, initially scheduled to be held in Morocco, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

🌍 Additional Context

• The tournament serves as a crucial platform for scouting young talents who could shine in future international competitions.

• The top teams are often given spots in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Date of Al Ahly vs. Mamelodi Sundowns Match in the CAF Champions League and Broadcasting Channel

Date of Al Ahly vs. Mamelodi Sundowns Match in the CAF Champions League and Broadcasting Channel

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 Date of Al Ahly vs. Mamelodi Sundowns

Swiss coach Marcel Koller, the head coach of Al Ahly, is putting the final touches on his team's plan for the match against Mamelodi Sundowns, scheduled for 3:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals.

The Red Devils will conduct their final training session at the match venue at the same time as the game, and Koller will hold a meeting with his players to explain Sundowns' strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of winning the match before playing the return leg at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 25, at Cairo International Stadium with full fan attendance.

Marcel Koller has also given his players special instructions for their game against South Africa's Sundowns tomorrow, aiming to help the Red team achieve a positive result in the first leg in Pretoria before playing the second leg in Cairo.

Koller urged Al Ahly's forwards to move the ball quickly forward and exploit Sundowns' offensive momentum to launch sudden counterattacks, hoping to score one or more goals away from home, which would make it easier to secure a spot in the Champions League final.

He also instructed them to stick to their defensive roles and support the fullbacks, anticipating heavy pressure from Sundowns' players, and to capitalize on scoring opportunities, noting that there may not be many chances during the match.

Date of Al Ahly vs. Sundowns Match in the CAF Champions League

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the Al Ahly vs. Sundowns match for 3:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals. The return leg will be played at Cairo International Stadium at 7:00 PM next Friday.

CAF has appointed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan to officiate the first leg in Pretoria, assisted by Kenyan assistants Gilbert Cheruiyot (First Assistant) and Stephen Onyango (Second Assistant), with Peter Kamaku as the fourth official. In charge of VAR technology will be Gabonese referee Pierre Achu, assisted by Ghanaian Daniel Laryea as AVAR.

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CAF also appointed a refereeing team led by Mauritanian international referee Dahane Beida for the second leg in Cairo, with Ivorian Adou Herman Desire and Togolese Jonathan Koffi as assistant referees, and Rwandan Samuel Uwikunda as the fourth official. Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema will supervise VAR operations, assisted by Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga.

Broadcasting Channels for Al Ahly vs. Sundowns Match in the CAF Champions League

The match between Al Ahly and Sundowns will be broadcast on beIN Sports channels, which hold the exclusive rights to transmit the continental championship.

Live Broadcast of the Match: Morocco vs. Ivory Coast

Live Broadcast of the Match: Morocco vs. Ivory Coast

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The Moroccan national team is set to face the Ivory Coast today, Tuesday, at 8 PM, at the Al-Bashir Stadium in Mohammedia, in the semi-finals of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco in 2025.

Coach Nabil Bahe aims for his team to continue their strong performance by defeating Ivory Coast and securing a place in the final for the second consecutive time, and in the history of Moroccan football at this level. If they qualify, they will meet the winner of the Burkina Faso vs. Mali match.

In a press conference before the match, Bahe stated, "Reaching the final is very difficult, and what Saeed Shiba achieved with the national team two years ago should not be forgotten." He added, "We have a great opportunity to play in our country, with the support of our fans. The players are still gaining experience, which is why we see varying performances from one match to another. They need to win and lose to learn how to triumph over strong African teams."

Bahe emphasized the importance of mutual respect between teams, saying, "It doesn't matter who we face in the final if we win against Ivory Coast. They are a strong team, and we respect them a lot. I believe they respect us as well. I hope we enjoy a good match from both sides, and may the best team win."

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 Live broadcast of the Morocco vs. Côte d'Ivoire match 

He also highlighted the need to nurture all players: "You must treat all players as if they were your children because I want all of them to succeed. When someone performs poorly, I have to educate them rather than just train them."

Bahe concluded, "We need to help the player understand why they are not playing, the importance of patience, and this is part of my job to help them grow both as players and as individuals."

In related news, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Zimbabwean referee Brighton Chimene to officiate the match, with South Africa's Kleodwen Karabo Palweiyi as the first assistant and Alys Yumotsi as the second assistant, alongside Rwanda's Allen Yumotoni as the fourth official.