South Africa are through to the quarter-finals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the two best third-placed teams from the group stages.

Duncan Crowie’s charges needed Burkina Faso to beat Cameroon on Sunday in order to advance, and that’s exactly what happened on Sunday night.

Burkina Faso scored twice in the space of two minutes to beat Cameroon 2-1, and the two goals sealed South Africa’s passage to the quarter-finals.

South Africa were in Group B alongside Morocco, Nigeria and Zambia, and they finished third with a goal difference of -3.

AFCON U17 QUARTER-FINALS FIXTURES AND DATES

10 MAY

Senegal vs South Africa
Morocco vs Algeria

11 MAY

Mali vs Congo
Nigeria vs Burkina Faso

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com