Africa U-20 Cup of Nations Starts April 27

The 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations is set to begin in Egypt, with thirteen national teams vying for the title as reigning champions Senegal look to defend their crown. Nigeria holds the record for the most U-20 AFCON wins, though their last victory was in 2015. Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has praised South Africa for its leadership in football development, citing the country's investment in infrastructure and youth programs as a model for the continent. Konadu highlighted how South Africa's approach is influencing other nations, like Morocco, and hopes it will inspire further progress across Africa. The tournament is expected to showcase the results of these development efforts, with attention on how countries' investments translate to on-field performance.