The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Cote d’Ivoire as the host nation for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The announcement was made during a CAF Executive Office meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 16, 2024, just before the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony.
Twelve teams have already qualified for the tournament, emerging from six CAF Zones where qualifying matches took place from September to November 2024.
The tournament is set to kick off with the opening match on Saturday, April 26, 2025, while the final is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025.
This edition of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The semi-finalists from this tournament will qualify for the World Cup automatically.
Cote d’Ivoire is well-prepared to host the event, having recently organized the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, ensuring that the necessary facilities are in excellent condition for this upcoming tournament.
