TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 Final Draw reveals exciting fixture line-up
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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.
