The quarter-final line up for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed after the completion of the group phase on Sunday with a new champion set to be crowned after holders Cameroon crashed out at the group phase.The Indomitable Cubs finished bottom of Group C with no point, and were slightly edged off the second best placed number three team by South Africa on the account of goals scored.Focus now shifts to the last eight and what makes the quarter final duels more exciting is the fact that winners will be assured of earning a ticket to this year’s FIFA World Cup.IT COMES DOWN TO THIS 🔥Presenting the 2023 #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 final 8️⃣ 🙌Who will lift the title? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ciJqcNffRb— #TotalEnergiesAFCONU17 2023 🏆 (@CAF_Online) May 7, 2023 The biggest fixture in the last eight will be in Constantine on Wednesday, when hosts Algeria take on Morocco in what is anticipated to be a closely contested North African derby.Algeria finished second in Group A while Morocco topped Group B, which was based in Constantine.The first of the four quarter final fixtures will however be at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers, where Senegal who topped Group A with a 100% record will take on South Africa who were one of the best two third placed teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_7234416##On Thursday, Annaba will play host to the third quarter final where two-time champions Mali continue their hunt for a third title, when they take on Congo, the other of the best two third placed teams.Mali had a perfect record in Group C where they topped with a maximum two wins.In Algiers, the last quarter final duel features Group B runners up Nigeria against their fellow second placed finishers from Group C, Burkina Faso.Michael Olunga shortlisted for MVP Award in QatarQuarter Final fixturesMay 10Senegal vs South Africa – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers, 19h00 EATMorocco vs Algeria – Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine, 22h00 EATJohnathan McKinstry: The gutsy Northern Irishman daring to return Gor Mahia to its glory daysMay 11Mali vs Congo – 19 May 1956 Stadium, Annaba, 19h00 EATNigeria vs Burkina Faso – Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers, 22h00 EATConfident Omanyala promises fireworks at Kip Keino Classic set for KasaraniSemi Finals – 14 May 2023QF1 winner vs QF4 winner – Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine, 19h000 EATQF2 winner vs QF3 winner – 19 May 1956 Stadium, Annaba, 22h00 EAT
