U-20 AFCON: Who are the 5 big absentees from the tournament?

Several young stars will be missing from this new edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (U-20 AFCON) which will take place from April 27 to May 18, 2025.

Scheduled outside the FIFA calendar, this competition will be marked by the absence of several talents retained by their respective clubs.

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Here are the 5 big absentees from the Africa Cup of Nations (U-20 AFCON).

Amara Diouf

The Senegalese forward is still not fit to return to competition after suffering a torn knee ligament. The new phenomenon of Senegalese football is expected to play again starting next month.

Anas Haj Mohamed

The Tunisian striker has been held back by his Italian club Parma, which is languishing in a less than glorious 16th place in the Italian league. To recall, he participated in 15 matches this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Axel Kayombo

The young Congolese forward has also not been released by his club Lausanne to participate in the Swiss league. In 27 matches this season, Axel Kayombo has scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists.

Adam Aznou

The Moroccan left-back has not received the green light from his club Real Valladolid to play in the tournament. To recall, he will make his big return to Bayern Munich at the end of the current season.

George Ilenikhena

The highly promising Nigerian forward has chosen to focus on his club AS Monaco's matches this 2024-2025 season.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.