U20 AFCON 2015 – All You Need to Know Before Kick-Off in Senegal
The 13th edition of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)—now referred to as the CHAN U20 (African Nations Championship U20)—kicks off this Sunday in Senegal. Eight of the continent’s best youth national teams will battle it out not only for the trophy but also for a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, as the top four (semi-finalists) qualify.
🏆 GROUPS FOR 2015 U20 AFCON (CHAN U20):
Group A
🇸🇳 Senegal (Host)
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇨🇬 Congo
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Group B
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇿🇲 Zambia
🇲🇱 Mali
📊 Tournament History & Statistics
Most Titles (Before 2015)
🥇 Nigeria – 6 titles
🥈 Egypt – 4 titles (not qualified this year)
🥉 Ghana – 3 titles
Previous Winners:
Year Winner Runner-up Score
1991 Egypt Ivory Coast 2-1
1993 Ghana Cameroon 2-0
1995 Cameroon Burundi 4-0
1997 Morocco South Africa 1-0
1999 Ghana Nigeria 1-0
2001 Angola Ghana 2-0
2003 Egypt Ivory Coast 4-3 (a.e.t.)
2005 Nigeria Egypt 2-0
2007 Congo Nigeria 1-0
2009 Ghana Cameroon 2-0
2011 Nigeria Cameroon 3-2
2013 Egypt Ghana 1-1 (4-2 pens)
🥇 Titles by Country
6 – Nigeria
4 – Egypt
3 – Ghana
1 each – Cameroon, Angola, Congo, Morocco
⚽ Goals Scored by Edition
Year Total Goals
1991 19
1993 39
1995 42
1997 37
1999 57
2001 46
2003 43
2005 46
2007 35
2009 44
2011 34
2013 26
📌 Did You Know?
Egypt, defending champions, did not qualify for this edition.
Nigeria, the most successful team, are chasing a seventh title.
The top 4 teams from this tournament will qualify for the U20 World Cup in New Zealand.
Stay tuned as Senegal 2015 promises to bring thrilling matches, the rise of new African stars, and a fierce battle for continental glory!
