Egypt is one step closer to its historic bid for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025 as the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) officially conducted the qualifiers draw at its headquarters in Cairo on Thursday, 12 December 2024. With Morocco set to host the tournament in October-November 2025, Egypt will compete alongside 27 other African nations for a spot in the first-ever expanded 24-team U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Egypt’s Path to Morocco 2025: The Qualifiers
In the first round of African qualifiers, Egypt has been drawn against Cameroon in what promises to be a highly competitive matchup. The qualifying rounds are played in a home-and-away knockout format, with the goal of determining the top African teams to join Morocco at the global tournament.
Key Qualifier Dates for Egypt:
- First Round:
- First Leg: Egypt vs Cameroon from 10 – 12 January 2025
- Second Leg: Egypt vs Cameroon from 17 – 19 January 2025
- Second Round: If Egypt progresses, they will face the winner of Zimbabwe vs Ethiopia in matches scheduled for 7 – 9 March 2025, with return fixtures from 14 – 16 March 2025.
- Third Round: The final round to determine the African qualifiers for Morocco will be held between 18 – 20 April 2025 (first leg) and 25 – 27 April 2025 (return leg).
The Importance of the Qualifiers
As the draw results show, Egypt’s first challenge will be against Cameroon, a formidable opponent, making their opening fixture a crucial one. The home-and-away knockout format will test Egypt’s resilience and strategy, with each match offering a chance to prove themselves as one of Africa’s top teams.
Egypt’s Vision for Women’s Football
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025 will not only be a competition of elite talent but also a symbol of progress in the world of women’s sports. For Egypt, advancing through the qualifiers will be a significant achievement, and the country’s investment in women’s football continues to grow.
