UNIFAC U20: Cameroon open their tournament against Chad in Olembé

The UNIFAC qualifying tournament for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations begins this Thursday. Cameroon face Chad at 1 p.m. Yaoundé time at Olembé Stadium.

Confident Cameroon at home

The U20 Lions approach their opening match with plenty of enthusiasm. Yvan Kenmoe's players looked in excellent shape during their final training session yesterday. They will play in front of their home fans, a major asset for this first match. The squad appears ready and determined to make a good start to the competition and move closer to qualifying for the next U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chad aim to cause an upset

Opposite them, Chad are making their return. Absent for several years, the U20 Sao are returning to the zonal tournament. It promises to be a difficult comeback against the host country and its home crowd. But coach Abakar Allamine Mahamat is confident. He said his players are ready to rise to the challenge.

A three-team group with the Central African Republic

In this group, the Central African Republic will begin their campaign on Thursday, October 15, at 1 p.m. against Chad, before facing Cameroon on October 18. In the previous edition, the Fauves reached the semi-finals and will be looking to do at least as well this time.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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