Nigeria, May 11 -- The group stage of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 has wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with eight teams booking their place in the quarterfinals after two weeks of pulsating football.

The competition, which doubles as a qualifier for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year, has spotlighted some of Africa's brightest young talents as they chase continental glory and one of four coveted tickets to the global showpiece.

At the close of the group stage on Friday, 9 May, hosts Egypt, DR Congo, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and South Africa had all secured progression to the last eight.

The quarter-finals will take place on Monday, 12 May.

Egypt sealed qualification as one of the best...