Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – The TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached the business end, with the semi-finalists set to battle for glory following a breathtaking quarter-final round that saw top-quality football on display. After four days of intense competition, the best teams in the tournament have emerged and will contest the last four with a place in the final at stake.
The quarter-final games were played on Thursday night, and the games were a feast of skill, determination, and passion. The first match saw Nigeria, seven times champions of the tournament, ease past Burkina Faso with a 1-0 victory. The second match was more closely contested, with Morocco edging past Algeria with a 3-2 win. The third match was a thrilling encounter between Cameroon and Senegal and ended in a 1-1 draw. Cameroon went through 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic shootout. The last match of the night was another tightly-fought affair, with Ivory Coast triumphing over Tunisia with a 2-1 win.
The semi-final lineup is completed, and the matches are set to take place on Monday, 2 August 2021. Nigeria will face Ivory Coast in the first semi-final, while Morocco will take on Cameroon in the second. The winners of both matches will progress to the final of the tournament, which will take place on Thursday, 5 August 2021.
The tournament has been a showcase of African football talent, with some of the best young talents on the continent on display. The tournament is being played in Morocco, and the event has been a resounding success so far, with fans enjoying the quality of football on offer.
According to TotalEnergies, the tournament’s professionalism and organization have been a testament to the African football family’s commitment to developing the game on the continent. The tournament has provided a platform for young footballers to showcase their talents and gain exposure to top-level competition.
In conclusion, the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON has entered the business end, and the semi-final lineup is complete. The tournament has been a showcase of the best young football talent on the continent, and the professionalism and organization have been a testament to African football’s commitment to developing the game. Fans can look forward to two exciting semi-final matches on Monday, with the winners earning the right to compete in the final on Thursday.
