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Ya Biladi
3 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco draws Brazil, Mexico, and Spain in thrilling U-20 World Cup Group
The draw for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, held on the evening of Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Santiago, Chile, has placed the Moroccan national team in Group C, alongside Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. This edition promises thrilling and high-level matchups. The Atlas Lions' youth team earned their spot in this global tournament, set to take place from September 27 to October 19, 2025, after finishing as runners-up at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, following an impressive performance in the tournament hosted recently by Egypt. Facing three of the world's strongest teams in this age category, Morocco's task will be a formidable one. Their participation will serve as a crucial test and an opportunity to showcase the progress of Moroccan football on the international stage.
CAF
27-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
WHERE TO WATCH: Journey begins at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025
Published: Sunday, 27 April 2025 The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 will be broadcast across the African continent and beyond, providing fans with the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow in action. The tournament will kick-off on Sunday, 27 April as Egypt host South Africa at 21h00 local time / 18:00 GMT, and before that Zambia take on debutants Sierra Leone at 18:00 local time / 15:00 GMT. The 13 teams will also be vying for four places for Africa at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile later this year. Matches will be broadcast live on: CAF's YouTube channel, CAF TV beIN Sport OnSport CANAL+ For a full list of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025 Fixtures, Times and Venues – CLICK HERE TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON, Egypt 2025 Groups: GROUP A: Egypt, Zambia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania GROUP B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco GROUP C: Senegal, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ghana For more information about the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, visit . Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Young ‘Roos ready for World Cup shot
It's not just a place in the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup semi-finals that the Young Socceroos will be playing for on Saturday night, with a win over Iraq to also secure them a FIFA Under-20 World Cup berth for the first time since 2013. The Australians take great form into their quarter-final in Shenzen, having topped their group with nine points from three matches. 'I'll back us against anybody,' Young Socceroos coach Trevor Morgan said. 'We're definitely confident going into the match that we have the quality to win.' 'Iraq, they've (also) progressed to the quarter-final, which means they've earned the right to be there. 'We're going to focus on them and make sure we're on top of our game plan. 'With this group in particular, our focus has been on a combined style of play, a structure where everyone knows what's expected, but especially a lot of confidence to go and take moments as you see them and express yourself.' Building-up to our crucial Quarter Final against Iraq 📈🇦🇺 v 🇮🇶 - 22.2.25, 10:30pm AEDT📱💻📺: Live and Exclusive on 10 Play#YoungSocceroos# — Football Australia (@FootballAUS) February 21, 2025 Victory will not only earn the Young Socceroos a semi-final spot, but also a place as one of four Asian Football Confederation representatives at the Under-20 World Cup in Chile starting in September. Defender Sebastian Esposito said playing at a World Cup was the 'biggest honour in football'. 'Who doesn't want to go to a World Cup? But we're just focused on the next game.,' Italy-based Esposito said. 'We've still got to get there, so we just take it game by game, and we're not only looking to get to the World Cup – we want to win this tournament. 'It's obviously a big game and a big opportunity for us, and we're just ready to go.'
CAF
12-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2025 to take place on 13 February at CAF headquarters in Cairo
Published: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 The Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d'Ivoire 2025 will take place on Thursday, 13 February in Cairo at 14h25 local time (12h25 GMT). The Final Draw will be broadcast live on CAF TV and former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegal star Souleymane Camara will act as draw assistants. The tournament will see 13 teams compete from 26 April – 18 May, 2025, with the top four nations to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup that will be staged in Chile from 27 September-19 October, 2025. Teams qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2025 Cote d'Ivoire (hosts) DR Congo Egypt Ghana Kenya Morocco Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa Tanzania UNIFFAC 2* Zambia * To be determined. Format of the tournament The teams will be divided into three Groups (A, B and C), with Group A containing five teams and Groups B and C four sides each. Cote d'Ivoire, as the host country, is automatically preassigned to position A1 in Group remainder of the seeds for each group have been determined via the final placings in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 AFCON, Egypt 2023. Holders Senegal take up position C1 and Nigeria, who finished third two years ago, take up position identity of the second team from the UNIFFAC Zonal Union is still to be determined following Congo's FIFA suspension, but the team representing UNIFFAC will be in Pot 1 (Level 2) along with Egypt and Zambia. The teams in Pot 1 will be drawn into positions A2, B2 and C2. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter-finals along with the two best third-placed sides, before the competition continues in a knockout format. Tournament procedures The draw will be made using five separate pots: Pot 1: Egypt, UNIFFAC 2, Zambia (Level 2 teams) Pot 2: Ghana, DR Congo, Kenya, Morocco, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania Pot 3: Positions A2, B2 & C2 Pot 4: Positions A3, B3 & C3 Pot 5: Positions A4, B4 & C4 Level 2 teams will be drawn to occupy positions A2, B2 and C2. The remaining teams will be drawn to occupy positions A3, B3, C3, A4, B4 and C4. The last remaining team will automatically be placed in A5. For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, visit Contact for additional information: communications@ CAF - Communication Division
