U-17 AFCON Final: Kick-off Time and TV Channels for Morocco vs Mali

U-17 AFCON Final: Kick-off Time and TV Channels for Morocco vs Mali

Football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will see Morocco take on Mali in a highly anticipated clash. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an updated kick-off time for the final. Here are all the key details you need to know about the big match.

Final Match Date and Kick-off Time

CAF has officially changed the kick-off time for the Morocco vs Mali U-17 AFCON final:

• Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

• New Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM local time in Morocco (GMT+1)

• Original Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM

• Venue: Stade Al Bachir, Mohammedia, Morocco

TV Channels Broadcasting the Final

The Morocco vs Mali U-17 AFCON final will be broadcast on several TV channels and online platforms, including:

• Arryadia (Moroccan Sports Channel): Terrestrial broadcast in Morocco

• beIN Sports 6: Available for subscribers in the MENA region

• CAF TV (YouTube): Official CAF YouTube channel

• FIFA TV (YouTube): Official FIFA YouTube channel

Road to the Final

Morocco

Morocco reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Ivory Coast (4-3), with goalkeeper Chouaib Belaarouchi making three crucial saves. The match ended 0-0 in regular time.

Mali

Mali booked their spot in the final with a convincing 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the semi-finals.

U-17 AFCON Champions History

Morocco is aiming for their first-ever U-17 AFCON title, while Mali hopes to claim their third championship after winning in 2015 and 2017. Here is a brief list of past winners:

• Nigeria: 2 titles (2001, 2007)

• Ghana: 2 titles (1995, 1999)

• Cameroon: 2 titles (2003, 2019)

• Mali: 2 titles (2015, 2017)

• Gambia: 2 titles (2005, 2009)

• Senegal: 1 title (2023)

• Ivory Coast: 1 title (2013)

• Burkina Faso: 1 title (2011)

• Egypt: 1 title (1997)

The current edition is the 15th in the tournament’s history, hosted by Morocco from March 30 to April 19, 2025, with 16 teams participating.

Fans can tune in to their preferred TV channel or online platform to catch all the action as Morocco and Mali battle for U-17 AFCON glory!