The TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 has shone a highlight on 5 standout coaches who embody the way forward for African soccer.
Their tactical acumen, management and strategic choices have formed their groups’ performances and impressed a brand new wave of youth improvement.
Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco): The architect of a cohesive unit
Voted Greatest Coach of the Group Stage, Mohamed Ouahbi has moulded the Atlas Cubs right into a well-oiled machine. Below his steering, Morocco topped Group B with seven factors:
Victory over Kenya (3-2) Draw in opposition to Nigeria (0-0) Win in opposition to Tunisia (3-1)
Wanting forward, Ouahbi remarked: “We will relaxation effectively and put together for the quarter-final in Cairo. Successful is why we’re right here. We consider it is doable. We’re up in opposition to robust groups, however we consider in ourselves.”
Serigne Saliou Dia (Senegal): The keeper of the Lion Cubs’ spirit
As defnding champions, senegal confronted turbulence in group c beneath serigne saliou dia:
Draw with Central African Republic (1-1) Loss to Ghana (0-1) Essential win over DR Congo (2-0)
Dia efficiently regrouped his facet in time to e-book a spot within the quarter-finals, stating: “Our gamers have discovered their soul once more,” highlighting the crew’s resilience and internal energy.
Desmond Ofei (Ghana): The tactical mind behind the Black Satellites
Desmond Ofei has rejuvenated Ghana’s Black Satellites, who topped Group C with seven factors:
Draw with DR Congo (1-1) Win over Senegal (1-0) Win in opposition to Central African Republic (1-0)
Assured in his facet’s trajectory, Ofei stated: “Our predominant goal is to qualify for the World Cup. Each match and each constructive end result brings us nearer to that objective.”
Man Bukasa (DR Congo): The builder of a promising future
After a 12-year absence, DR Congo made a notable return to the AFCON U20 beneath Man Bukasa’s management. They completed third in Group C with 4 factors:
Draw with Ghana (1-1) Win over Central African Republic (3-1) Defeat to Senegal (0-2)
With an eye fixed on development, Bukasa declared: “Our goal isn’t just to play three group matches. We need to attain the quarter-finals and, God keen, qualify for the World Cup.”
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Aliyu Zubair (Nigeria): The navigator of the Flying Eagles
Aliyu Zubair has taken cost of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles with the purpose of restoring the crew’s dominance. They completed second in Group B with 5 factors:
Win over Tunisia (1-0) Draw with Morocco (0-0) Draw in opposition to Kenya (2-2)
Totally conscious of the stakes forward, Zubair said: “My crew is totally centered and mentally ready for the high-stakes quarter-final in opposition to Senegal.”
These 5 tacticians replicate the rising tide of African teaching expertise – mixing tactical self-discipline, man-management, and long-term imaginative and prescient.
Their management on the 2025 AFCON U20 demonstrates the wealthy potential and promise of African soccer’s subsequent technology.
