Burkina Faso and Morocco have both secured places in the quarter-final stage of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, following the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixtures on Tuesday.
Burkina Faso booked their spot after defeating Uganda, while Morocco overcame Mali to progress to the last eight. Their victories ensure that Africa will continue to be represented in the knockout phase of the tournament.
Joining the African duo in the quarter-finals are Brazil, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Japan, all of whom recorded strong wins in their respective Round of 16 matches.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup is set to conclude later this month, with the remaining teams preparing for the high-stakes battles in the quarter-final stage.
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