2025 AFCON U20,AFCON U20 Stories

Rising Stars fall short in AFCON U20 opener despite spirited fightback
Erick Kariuki  |  May 01, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars made a spirited return to the AFCON U20 stage after 46 years but were edged 3-2 by Morocco in a thrilling Group B opener in Cairo...

Rising Stars face Morocco as Kenya returns to AFCON U20 after 46 years
Michael Kirwa  |  May 01, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars return to the continental stage tonight as they face Morocco in their opening match of the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Cairo, ma...

Morocco face Mali in U-17 AFCON final
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 19, 2025

Morocco take on Mali in Saturday’s U-17 AFCON final in Mohammedia, with the hosts eyeing a historic first title and Mali targeting their third. The ma...

Kenya U20 to skip Morocco camp, travel directly to Egypt for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 18, 2025

Kenya U20 Men’s National Team has cancelled its planned pre-AFCON camp in Morocco and will instead travel directly to Egypt on April 21. The change fo...

U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire battle for third
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 18, 2025

Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire face off tonight in Casablanca for third place at the U-17 AFCON. With regional pride and a podium finish on the line,...

Captain Wanjala joins Rising Stars as Kenya heads to Morocco for U-20 AFCON prep
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 16, 2025

Kenya’s U-20 national team, the Rising Stars, have been handed a major boost ahead of their 10-day training camp in Morocco with the arrival of captai...

Junior Starlets confident ahead of Cameroon showdown
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 15, 2025

Junior Starlets are set to host the West Africans in Nairobi on Sunday, April 20, 2025, before travelling to Cameroon to play the second leg on Friday...

Rising Stars unaffected by revised 2025 AFCON U20 draw, Akhulia and Ochieng' declare
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 14, 2025

CAF held a revised draw for the tournament on Sunday after Egypt replaced Ivory Coast as tournament hosts on March 27.

Rising Stars land Group of Death in repeat of 2025 AFCON U20 draw
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 13, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars have landed in a tough Group B alongside Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia following a fresh draw for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament h...

Government sets aside Sh44.7 billion for Talanta Sports Complex as part of AFCON preparations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Defense Soipan Tuya noted that construction of the new stadium is currently at 37 percent completion and is expected to be finis...

McCarthy: Until someone proves better, Olunga leads the Harambee Stars line
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

McCarthy was unwavering in his belief that the Qatar-based forward remains the best option to lead Kenya’s frontline until a better alternative emerge...

State reaffirms commitment to hosting AFCON 2027, CHAN 2025 as it pushes forward with stadium projects
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

The State Department for Sports confirmed that a Sh1.6 billion hosting fee has already been paid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Hope against the odds: Somalia chase historic point against Senegal in AFCON U17
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 07, 2025

Somalia may be bottom of Group C, but they’re not out of hope. As they prepare to face defending champions Senegal, the tone in camp is one of belief,...

Salim Babu confident in Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 04, 2025

Rising Stars will be making their debut in the tournament, having been drawn in Group C alongside reigning champions Senegal, 2017 winners Zambia, and...

Kenyan referee Dickens Mimisa selected to officiate at 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 03, 2025

Kenyan referee Dickens Mimisa has been selected among 14 African officials for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt. The 33-year-old, who recently o...

Somalia and Tunisia set for high-stakes CAF U-17 AFCON opener in El Jadida
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

This marks the first meeting between the two sides in the competition, with both teams aiming for a strong start in what promises to be a competitive...

AFC Leopards host Gor Mahia in the 96th league Mashemeji Derby
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 30, 2025

Gor Mahia are currently third in the league with 42 points, trailing Kenya Police (45 points) and leaders (45 points). AFC Leopards sit fifth with 36...

Kenya U20 Head Coach Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2025

Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has named a 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on...

Egypt to host 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast’s withdrawal
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Egypt will host the 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast withdrew as hosts, CAF confirmed on Tuesday. The tournament, set to run from April 27 to May 18,...

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