Kenya’s Rising Stars have landed in a challenging Group B for the 17th edition of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following the official draw held on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.The Rising Stars will face a stern test in the group stage as they line up against record seven-time champions Nigeria, North African giants Tunisia, and Morocco.The championship is set to run from April 27 to May 18 in Egypt.##NAJAVA_MECA_8850221##Kenya will represent the CECAFA region alongside Tanzania, with both teams having qualified after reaching the finals of the CECAFA U20 tournament held in Dar es Salaam in October last year.Tanzania have been placed in Group A, which also features hosts Egypt, debutants Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Zambia.Group C includes defending champions Senegal, four-time winners Ghana, DR Congo, and the Central African Republic, making it another competitive pool.BREAKING: Kenya U20 unveil 25-man squad for AFCON showdownAccording to the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, along with the two best third-placed teams.The competition will then proceed to the knockout stage.The four best-performing teams will earn a place in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, 2025.The Rising Stars have been in camp for the past three weeks, playing a number of high-profile friendlies as part of their preparation for the tournament.Mozzart Bet Cup: Ulinzi edge Bidco, Murang’a Seal thrash Kibera to set up quarter-final clashOriginally, the tournament had been scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast, but the country withdrew as hosts.CAF later awarded hosting rights to Egypt and conducted a fresh draw.
