The Kenya Under-20 national football team is eagerly awaiting Thursday’s draw to learn their opponents for the 2025 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The draw will take place in Cairo on Thursday, February 13, at 2:25 PM (East Africa Time).The Junior Stars secured their spot in the tournament after reaching the final of the CECAFA regional qualifiers held in Tanzania late last year.
Despite losing 2-1 to the host nation in the final, Kenya’s impressive performance throughout the qualifiers has set high expectations for the team in the upcoming tournament.
Kenya has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan, and Djibouti. The top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the semi-finals, with the two finalists earning the honor of representing the CECAFA region at the AFCON U-20 tournament next year.
The anticipation is palpable as fans and players alike await the draw to see who Kenya will face in their quest for glory. With a talented squad and a strong showing in the qualifiers, the Junior Stars are determined to make their mark on the continental stage.
