In a four-day spectacle set to unfold this February in Cameroon, the women’s game will seize the spotlight in a three-team tournament orchestrated by the Central African Football Federations’ Union (UNIFFAC).
Initially slated for January, the event was deferred due to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
From February 12th to 15th, Douala will host the biennial U20 women’s zonal tourney, featuring powerhouses Cameroon, Congo, and the Central African Republic.
This edition marks the competition’s return after a three-year hiatus, disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The U20 Lionesses of Cameroon, buoyed by their remarkable 2024 Women’s FIFA World Cup qualification, view the tournament as crucial preparation.
Congo, having reached the third round of World Cup qualification and the Central African Republic, focusing on women’s game development, add to the event’s competitive landscape.
Equatorial Guinea’s absence opens the door for a new title holder, following their triumph in 2020.
Teams are set to arrive on February 11, with the opening match on February 12 at the 39,000-capacity Bepanda Omnisport stadium, where Coach Hassan Balla’s Cameroon faces the Central African Republic.
The tournament’s climax on February 15 will determine the champion through a point accumulation system, with head-to-head used in case of parity.
