FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Kenya to face Nigeria, Morocco in TotalEnergies AFCON U-20

Kenya have been placed in Group B of the forthcoming TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 that has Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

The Confederation of African Football Associations (CAF) conducted the draw for the competition on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt. It was a re-draw after the initial tournament meant to take place in Ivory Coast, was moved to Egypt to run April 27th to May 18th, 2025.

While Kenya have been placed in Group B, the CECAFA U-20 reigning champions Tanzania have been placed in Group A which will have five teams including hosts Egypt, Zambia, Sierra Leone and South Africa.

The defending champions Senegal are placed in Group C alongside Central African Republic, DR Congo and Ghana who have lifted the trophy a record four times. Nigeria and Egypt have also lifted the U-20 African title three times apiece.

The four semi-finalists will qualify as the CAF representatives for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup to take place in Chile.

Group A: Egypt, Zambia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania

Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco

Group C: Senegal, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ghana


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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