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CAF
14-02-2025
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- CAF
SA U-17 coach Vela Khumalo weighs in on TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON draw outcome
Head coach of the South African U-17 national team, Vela Khumalo has reacted to the draw outcome of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Draw that was conducted in Cairo on Thursday, 13 February. The continental showpiece, which serves as a qualifier to this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Morocco between 30 March - 19 April. The draw, which was conducted by former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegalese star Souleymane Camara saw 'Amajimbos' drawn in a Group B that Khumalo described as 'Intriguing'. The South Africans take on last edition's bronze-medallists Burkina Faso, 2009 champions Egypt, as well as the winners of the UNIFFAC Qualifiers to be confirmed in due course. Reacting to the draw, Khumalo who also doubles as Kaizer Chiefs FC youth coach said the draw was both interesting and intriguing, adding that the confirmation of the UNIFFAC team would help them fine-tune their preparations. 'This is a very interesting group. Very intriguing as well. At the same time, one is still hanging in there to see who the other team will be. Is it Cameroon, Congo, Central Africa Republic or Gabon. At the moment we still waiting but very interesting group and we look forward to getting the finalisation and seeing the fourth team and take it from there', said Khumalo. This year's edition marks South Africa's fifth participation, having come short of lifting the title in 2015 when they were narrowly edged by Mali in the final in Niamey, Niger.
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@
