Here Are the Details For The 2023 TotalEnergies AFCON U-17

Following the draw for the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on February 1 in Algiers, all is set for the biennial event, which will host 12 teams in Algeria from April 29 to May 19.

Players who were born on or after January 1, 2006 are the only ones who are eligible to compete for one of four spots in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup, which will be held in Peru from November 10 to December 2.

The 15th U17 AFCON, which will be held in Algiers, Annaba, and Constantine, is no exception to the tradition of providing young players with the ideal platform and opportunity to showcase their potential and skills.

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Hérita Ilunga, who represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo at two AFCONs in 2004 and 2006, said,

“Participating in the U17 AFCON is in itself a privilege for the players. These young men will experience the most enjoyable part of the tournament.

“Their careers are young, and they should work hard too. When I see the groups after the draw, I think we shall see big matches. We will see a wonderful tournament, and young players can express their skills in the best way at this stage in which they will experience.”

Ilunga was accompanied by Ibrahim Bekakchi, a former Algerian international who played at the Algerian U17 AFCON in 2009, where Algeria lost to The Gambia 3-1 in the final.

Jahid Zvizif, president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), added,

“The U17 AFCON is of paramount importance to all participating teams.” There are two goals for this tournament. The first is to fight for the title, and the second is to get into the U-17 World Cup, which will be held in Peru at the end of the year.

After winning the 2019 edition in Tanzania, Cameroon is the current champion.

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