NIGERIA: Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws From 2025 U-20 Africa Cup Of Nations, Egypt Steps In As Host

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Egypt as the new host of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

This decision comes after Cote d’Ivoire pulled out of hosting the tournament due to unforeseen circumstances.

CAF made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday evening, revealing that Egypt will take over the hosting responsibilities.

The country previously hosted the competition and will now do so again, with the tournament rescheduled to start on April 27.

The Nigerian Flying Eagles, who are drawn in Group B, will face the new hosts Egypt, as well as Morocco and South Africa.

The top two teams from each group will automatically qualify for the knockout stage, while the best two third-placed teams will also secure quarter-final spots.

The semi-finalists of the competition will earn automatic qualification for the 2025 U-20 World Cup in Chile.

With Egypt stepping in as hosts, the stage is set for an exciting tournament, and fans can look forward to thrilling matches and emerging talents.