Nigeria, April 9 -- The chase for continental glory and global recognition intensifies as the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations heads into its most decisive phase; the quarter-finals.

After an action-packed group stage in Morocco, the final eight teams have been confirmed, each earning not just a knockout place, but also a prized ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year in Qatar.

Now, the stakes soar even higher. A single loss sends a team packing. A win keeps the dream alive and edges them one step closer to lifting Africa's most prestigious youth football trophy.

With powerhouses like Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and hosts Morocco still in the mix, and surprise packages such as Burkina Faso and South Africa ...