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The African Football Confederation (CAF) proceeded to the final draw of the African Cup of Nations U-20 Totalnergies, Egypt 2025, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
The draw made by former Malian international Adama Coulibaly and Senegalese legend Souleymane Camara was followed by CAF leaders and guests.
The tournament, which will take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025, will bring together 13 teams. In addition to the coveted trophy, the tournament will serve as a qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Chile 2025 where four places will be reserved for Africa.
The draw offered raised groups. Several clashes between heavy goods vehicles are expected in the first round. Nigeria, the most titled nation in the competition, is found in the same group as three former winners. The Flying Eagles will play in Pool B in the company of Egypt, host countries, Morocco and South Africa.
In group A, Côte d’Ivoire will face DR Congo, Ghana, Tanzania and a second representative of the Uniffac zone, making it one of the most competitive hens.
Senegal will start the defense of its title in group C with as adversaries: Zambia, Kenya and Sierra Leone.
The CAN U-20 CAF Totalnergies 2025 will follow a three-group format. Group A will bring together five teams, while groups B and C will have four each.
The two best teams in each group will qualify for the quarter -finals, alongside the two best teams classified third. The tournament will then continue in the form of direct elimination matches, with the highlight of the final on May 18, 2025.
In addition, the four semi-finalists will win their ticket for the U-20 World Cup of FIFA, Chile 2025, later this year, thus perpetuating the proud tradition of excellence of Africa on the world scene.
Senegal, reigning champion, is in search of a second trophy after his victory in Egypt in 2023. However, he will face a tough competition from Nigeria, the most titled team in the history of the tournament with seven titles (1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011 and 2015).
Ghana, another continental power, will seek to win back the title, after winning it four times and marked history in 2009 by becoming the first and the only African team to win the U-20 World Cup of FIFA.
Egypt, Morocco and Zambia, all former champions, will also seek to make an impression, while Côte d’Ivoire hopes to shine on its soil.
Groups of the African Cup of Nations U-20 CAF Totalnergies, Côte d’Ivoire 2025
