The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been placed in Group B of the 2025 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U17), alongside Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Uganda, following the official draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The tournament, which serves as a qualifying competition for the FIFA U17 World Cup, brings together the continent's top under-17 national teams. Group B is widely regarded as one of the most competitive groups in the tournament, featuring historically strong footballing nations from West and Central Africa.
The DRC's U17 squad will face significant challenges in advancing from a group that includes Ivory Coast and Cameroon, both of whom have strong youth football traditions on the continent. Uganda's presence adds further unpredictability to what promises to be a fiercely contested group stage.
The top teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds, with the top finishers from the tournament also securing berths at the FIFA U17 World Cup. CAF has not yet confirmed the full match schedule and host venues for all group stage fixtures at the time of publication.
