By The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued an important statement concerning the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Mali. CAF announced an official change in the kick-off time for the final, moving it from the originally scheduled 8:00 PM to 3:00 PM local time (15:00 Morocco time, 14:00 GMT).
This adjustment was made for organizational reasons and to ensure greater attendance and viewership for this major continental event. The final will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Stade Al Bachir in Mohammedia.
Morocco reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Ivory Coast, while Mali secured their place with a 2-0 win against Burkina Faso in the semi-finals. The final promises to be a historic showdown, with Morocco aiming for their first-ever U-17 continental title and Mali seeking to add a third trophy to their collection.
CAF emphasized its commitment to providing optimal organizational conditions for the final and called on fans to attend and support their teams in this highly anticipated match.
