U17 World Cup: African Teams Impress in Qatar
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, hosted in Qatar with an expanded field of 48 teams, saw several African teams start strongly in the tournament.
Mali’s Stunning Victory
Mali made a remarkable debut by defeating New Zealand 3-0 in Group L. The goals were scored by Seydou Dembele, Zoumana Ballo, and Raymond Bomba, showcasing their attacking strength early in the competition.
Other African Performances on Opening Day
- Egypt secured a dominant 4-1 win against Haiti in Group E, with Belal Attia scoring twice.
- Zambia claimed a 3-1 victory over Indonesia in Group H.
- Ivory Coast faced a tough start, falling 4-1 to Switzerland in Group F.
Upcoming Matches for African Teams
On Thursday, more African nations will compete, including Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Senegal. These teams will either seek to impress in their first matches or recover from earlier setbacks.
This 2025 edition of the U-17 World Cup features 48 teams, including 10 from Africa, demonstrating the vitality of African youth football on the world stage.
Author’s summary: African youth teams have shown promising performances at the expanded 2025 U-17 World Cup, underlining the continent's growing influence in global football.