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CAF
13-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2025 Concludes in Cairo
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) conducted the Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2025 on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw event was attended by CAF executives and invited guests with former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and Senegal legend Souleymane Camara acting as draw assistants. The tournament, set to take place from 26 April to 18 May 2025, will feature 13 teams competing for continental glory and four qualification spots for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. The draw produced exciting group stage fixtures, with heavyweight clashes expected from the opening rounds as record title holders Nigeria were among three former winners placed in the same group. The Flying Eagles will play in Group B where they will face former champions Egypt and Morocco as well as South Africa. In Group A, hosts Côte d'Ivoire will take on DR Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, and a second representative from the UNIFFAC region, making it one of the most competitive groups. Group C sees Senegal begin their title defence against Zambia, Kenya, and Sierra Leone, promising another fiercely contested group. The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON 2025 will follow a three-group format, with Group A containing five teams, while Groups B and C each feature four teams. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, along with the two best third-placed teams. From there, the tournament will proceed in a knockout format, culminating in the final on 18 May 2025. Additionally, the four semi-finalists will book their place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 later this year, continuing Africa's proud tradition of excellence on the world stage. Senegal, the defending champions, are chasing a second title after winning in Egypt 2023. However, they will face stiff competition from Nigeria, the most successful team in the tournament's history with seven titles (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011, and 2015). Ghana, another continental powerhouse, will look to reclaim the title, having won it four times and making history in 2009 by becoming the first and only African team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Egypt, Morocco, and Zambia, all former champions, will also be looking to make an impact, while Côte d'Ivoire aims to shine on home soil. The groups of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2025 Group A Group B Group C Cote d'Ivoire Nigeria Senegal UNIFFAC 2* Egypt Zambia DR Congo South Africa Kenya Ghana Morocco Sierra Leone Tanzania - - -ENDS- For more details on the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2025, please visit Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
CAF
13-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 Final Draw reveals exciting fixture line-up
Published: Thursday, 13 February 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) conducted the official Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Thursday, 13 February at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Conducted by former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegalese star Souleymane Camara, the draw officially mapped out what promises to be another exciting edition of the youth competition set to be contested by 16 African nations between 30 March – 19 April, 2025 in Morocco. The draw outcome saw tournament hosts Morocco headlining an interesting Group A consisting of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Bronze medallists at the last edition held in Algeria, Burkina Faso will be up against UNIFFAC 1 (Champions of UNIFFAC Qualifiers), 2015 runners-up South Africa, as well former champions Egypt in Group B. Reigning champions Senegal, who edged Morocco in the last edition's tightly contested final, will kick off their title defense in Group C against 2009 winners Gambia, Somalia and 2013 bronze medallists Tunisia. In Group D, Mali, who finished fourth in Algeria, take on tournament debutants Angola, 2013 champions, Cote d'Ivoire and UNIFFAC 2 (Runners-up of UNIFFAC Qualifiers). In addition to the glory of being crowned African champions, this year's edition also serves as a qualifier to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 where Africa will be represented by 10 teams. Nigeria currently hold the record for the most FIFA U-17 World Cup titles with five to their name. TotalEnergies CAF U-17 CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 Draw Outcome: GROUP A: Morocco (Hosts), Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia GROUP B: Burkina Faso, UNIFFAC 1, South Africa, Egypt GROUP C: Senegal, Gambia, Somalia, Tunisia GROUP D: Mali, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, UNIFFAC 2 For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, visit Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
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
Morocco World
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
AFCON Côte d'Ivoire U20: Draw Date Set
The stage is set for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as teams wait for the draw on Thursday at 1:25 p.m. Moroccan time in Cairo, Egypt. Fans can catch the action live on CAF TV and former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegal star Souleymane Camara will act as draw assistants. The competition is scheduled to take place in Cote d'Ivoire from April 26 to May 18, and it will see 13 nations battle for glory. 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 takes the top spot in Group A as the host nation, while the rest will be placed based on the last U20 AFCON ranking. Nigeria finished third in Egypt in 2023 and will be in B1. Title holders Senegal take C1, while the identity of the nations that will be placed in D1 is yet to be determined after FIFA suspended the Republic of Congo. The top two teams from each group go straight to the quarter-finals along with the two best third-placed sides . Cote d'Ivoire will welcome Morocco, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia Morocco did not participate in the 2023 U20 AFCON in Egypt. They had qualified for the tournament but withdrew before it started due to a dispute over travel arrangements to Algeria, where their group-stage matches were set to take place. This means Morocco missed out on the chance to compete for the title and qualify for the U20 World Cup. Tags: afcon cote d'ivoireafcon u20CAF
CAF
12-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 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-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 will take place on Thursday, 13 February in Cairo at 13h45 local time (11h45 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 expanded tournament will see 16 teams compete from 30 March – 19 April, 2025, with a record 10 African nations to qualify for the 48-team 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup that will be staged in Qatar from 5-27 November, 2025. Teams qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 Morocco (host) Angola Burkina Faso Cote d'Ivoire Egypt Gambia Mali Senegal Somalia South Africa Tanzania Tunisia Uganda UNIFFAC 1* UNIFFAC 2* Zambia * To be determined with qualification tournament still to be played. Format of the tournament The teams will be divided into four Groups (A, B, C and D), each consisting of four teams. Morocco, 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-17 AFCON, Algeria 2023. Holders Senegal take up position C1, Burkina Faso (third in 2023) are in position B1 and Mali (fourth in 2023) take position D1. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter-finals, and the 2025 FIFA World Cup, before the competition continues in a knockout format. The remaining two qualification places for African nations at the FIFA World Cup will be decided via play-off matches between the teams that finish third in their groups. Tournament procedures The draw will be made using four separate pots. The other 12 teams outside of the four seeded sides will be in Pot 1: Pot 1: Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, UNIFFAC 1, UNIFFAC 2, Zambia Pot 2: Positions A2, B2, C2 & D2 Pot 3: Positions A3, B3, C3 & D3 Pot 4: Positions A4, B4, C4 & D4 The teams will be drawn to the positions A2, B2, C2, D2, A3, B3, C3, D3, A4, B4, C4, & D4. For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, visit
