The 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17) kicked off in Morocco on March 30, 2025, with four teams taking early leads after the first matchday. Uganda, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, and South Africa all secured victories in their opening group-stage fixtures.
In Group A, hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Zambia, while Tanzania defeated Angola 2-0. In Group B, Ivory Coast beat Gambia 2-1, and South Africa edged out Egypt 1-0. Group C saw Uganda overcome Senegal 2-0, and Tunisia drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso.
The tournament, featuring 16 teams, runs from March 30 to April 19, 2025, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals. The semi-finalists will qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
