Date, time and how to watch

The 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Final will take place on Tuesday, June 2, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:50 PM ET / 11:50 AM PT, and fans in the United States can watch the match live on beIN SPORTS.

WATCH THE U-17 AFCON FINAL LIVE ON BEIN SPORTS

This year's final features one of the most unexpected matchups in recent tournament history, with Senegal taking on Tanzania for the continental crown.

How Senegal reached the final

Senegal enters the final looking to win its second U-17 AFCON title after lifting the trophy two editions ago.
The Young Lions survived a dramatic semifinal against host nation Morocco. After conceding a late equalizer deep into stoppage time, Senegal held its nerve during a tense penalty shootout and advanced 7-6 to secure its place in the championship match.

The West Africans have once again demonstrated why they remain one of Africa's strongest youth football programs and now sit one victory away from another continental title.

How Tanzania reached the final

Tanzania has been the surprise story of the tournament.

The Serengeti Boys are appearing in their first-ever U-17 AFCON final after an impressive campaign that has captured attention across the continent. In the semifinals, they eliminated Egypt after a scoreless draw before winning 4-3 on penalties.

Their run to the final follows recent success at youth level, including back-to-back CAF African School Football Championship titles, highlighting the rapid growth of Tanzanian football.

A historic opportunity awaits

Regardless of the outcome, both teams have already secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

However, only one nation will leave Rabat as African champion. Senegal has the chance to add another title to its growing collection, while Tanzania can complete one of the greatest underdog stories in recent U-17 AFCON history.

Watch Senegal vs Tanzania live on beIN SPORTS this Tuesday, June 2, at 2:50 PM ET.