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The 2025 edition of the Cheetah Cup promises to be its most expansive yet, with 24 youth football teams from 13 African countries officially confirmed for the prestigious grassroots tournament.
Scheduled for August 17–25 in Senya Beraku, Ghana, this year's event underscores the tournament’s growing reputation as a leading platform for nurturing emerging talent across the continent.
The participating clubs reflect a rich diversity of Africa’s football cultures, from Nigeria’s HypeBuzz FC and Mali’s Djikiya FC to Cameroon’s Oyili FC and Burkina Faso’s Salitas FC. This year also marks the debut of teams from Cameroon and Benin, further extending the tournament’s pan-African footprint.
Ghana, the host nation, will be represented by 12 teams, headlined by top-tier clubs Asante Kotoko SC and Hearts of Oak, alongside dynamic academies such as MSK Zilina Africa and Cheetah FC.
With European scouts and agents expected to be in attendance, the Cheetah Cup 2025 presents a unique platform for Africa’s rising stars to gain international exposure and career-defining opportunities.
List of the 24 invited teams:
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