Head coach of the Kenya U-20 team, Salim Babu has summoned 25-man squad for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged in Egypt.
Kenya were pitted in Group B alongside record holders, Nigeria, Tunisia and Morocco following the latest draw on Sunday in Cairo.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had to conduct a new draw for the tournament following the unexpected withdrawal of original host, Ivory Coast.
The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarter-finals.
The tournament is set to kick off on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and will conclude with the final on May 18, 2025.
It will showcase the best young football talents from across Africa, with teams competing not only for continental glory but also for a spot in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year.
The CAF U-20 AFCON has long served as a springboard to stardom. Past editions have spotlighted players like Mohamed Salah, Andre Ayew, and Victor Osimhen, who all went on to feature at the highest levels of the global game.
Final Kenya U20 Squad – AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers:
Kevin Oduor (Nairobi United)Wyclifford Oduor (Bidco United)Bernard Jairo (Kariobangi Sharks)
Defenders:
Amos Wanjala (Athletic Club Torrellano, Spain)Collins Ochieng (AC Horsens, Denmark)Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka)Joseph Bate (MOFA FC)Humphrey Obina (Murang’a Seal)Jackson Imbiakha (ex-Mombasa Elite)Telena Ochieng (Ulinzi Stars)Manzu Okwaro (KCB FC)
Midfielders:
Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Academy, Spain)Kevin Wangaya (Unattached)Emilio Brian (Ulinzi Stars)Irad Mshindi (ex-Musingu Scorpions)Mark Shaban (Gor Mahia)Humphrey Aroko (Kariobangi Sharks)Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards)
Forwards:
Elly Owande (Al-Nasr SC, UAE)Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards)Ezekieh Omuri (Shabana FC)William Gitama (Bandari)Javan Omondi (Ulinzi Stars)Lawrence Ouma (MOFA FC)Oliver Machaka (Kakamega Homeboyz)
