Media Accreditation Window re-opens for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025
The media accreditation application window for the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 has been reopened.
The accreditation window will close on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
Media who had applied for accreditation for the tournament when it was due to be hosted in Côte d'Ivoire can cancel their applications if they so wish.
The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 will take place between 27 April and 18 May 2025.
Media who have not yet applied and are interested in covering the tournament can apply via the CAF Media Channel.
All applications are subject to confirmation. Confirmation will NOT be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course.
For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON U-20 Egypt 2025, please visit www.cafonline.com.
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