Egypt to Host TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025

By Maria David

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially announced that Egypt will host the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. The decision comes after Ivory Coast withdrew as hosts due to unforeseen circumstances.

Hosting Rights Transfer

In an official statement, CAF confirmed that the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF) and the Ivorian government were unable to proceed with hosting the prestigious youth tournament. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) had previously submitted a bid and was subsequently awarded the hosting rights.

Tournament Schedule

The TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is scheduled to run from April 27 to May 18, 2025. CAF will announce further details about match venues and the complete tournament schedule in the coming months.

Egypt’s Football Hosting Experience

Egypt brings significant experience hosting major football tournaments, having successfully organized multiple Africa Cup of Nations competitions and other international sporting events. The country’s existing infrastructure and government support were key factors in CAF’s decision.

Football fans across Africa can look forward to an exciting tournament showcasing the continent’s brightest young talents when the competition kicks off next year in Egypt.

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