South Africa vs Morocco: Who do the bookmakers see as favorites in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final?

The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is reaching its climax. On Sunday, May 18, two decisive matches await us in the tournament.

In the battle for bronze, Nigeria will square off against the hosts, Egypt. But the main event of the evening sees South Africa lock horns with Morocco. Our editorial team has a closer look at whom the bookmakers are backing in these showdowns.

Details: Nigeria fell to South Africa in the semifinals by the narrowest of margins, 0-1, while Egypt was edged out by Morocco with the same scoreline. These two sides will now contest the third-place playoff, with Nigeria coming in as the bookmakers’ favorite.

Experts have set Nigeria’s odds of victory at around 1.8. The hosts, Egypt, are given longer odds of about 4.8 by the bookmakers.

The gold medal match also has a clear favorite. Bookmakers believe the main trophy will go to Morocco, offering odds of around 1.93 for their win. South Africa’s chances are rated more modestly, with odds at 4.3.

The third-place match is set to kick off at 17:00 Central European Time. The grand final between South Africa and Morocco gets underway at 20:00 CET.

Reminder: Our editorial team has prepared a comprehensive schedule and all the results for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.