CAN U20 2025: Zambia and Sierra Leone draw in the opener

Zambia and Sierra Leone kicked off their CAN U20 2025 campaign this Sunday, April 27, 2025, with a tight encounter that ended in a goalless draw (0-0) at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaïlia. The two Group A opponents share the points.

The TotalEnergies Africa U20 Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 offered a gripping first clash between Zambia, Africa's champions in 2017, and Sierra Leone, newcomers at this level. Both teams, eager for an ideal start in this challenging Group A, neutralized each other, despite several offensive opportunities on both sides.

The Sierra Leoneans dominated possession with 60%. However, the Zambians were very enterprising with a total of 15 shots, 4 of which were on target, compared to 11 shots and 2 on target from their opponents. All these attempts came to nothing. They will need to improve in the second matchday to secure a first victory in the tournament.

Lydiane N'Po |

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