The draw for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place on April 26, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt, revealing competitive group stage matchups. The tournament, hosted by Morocco, will run from October 30 to November 19, 2025.
Group A features host Morocco alongside Mali, Uganda, and Zambia. Group B includes Senegal, Gambia, Somalia, and South Africa. Group C comprises Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, and Tanzania. Group D consists of Angola, Central African Republic, Congo, and Ivory Coast.
Notable clashes include Morocco vs. Mali in Group A and the West African derby between Senegal and Gambia in Group B. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, with the top four teams securing spots.
