Cameroon U-17 goalkeeper and captain Junior Abou Lopez, says the team will be aiming to play in the final come April 19, 2025.
The young shot-stopper believes Cameroon’s ambition in Morocco is crystal clear, which is to pick a world cup ticket.
“Our objective is to be among the teams that reach the final of this Africa Cup. To our fans back home, all I can ask is that you support and encourage us.
“It’s thanks to your energy, your belief, and your cheers that we can go far in this competition,” said Lopez.
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Cameroon has been drawn into Group B, based in Casablanca, alongside Burkina Faso, Egypt, and South Africa.
The Central African team is aiming for their third continental title—following triumphs in 2003 and 2019.
Cameroon also has their sights set on securing qualification for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be held in Qatar from 3 to 27 November, 2025.
After Monday’s opener against Burkina Faso, the Indomitable Lion Cubs will take on South Africa on Thursday, 3 April, before rounding out their group campaign against Egypt on Sunday, 6 April.
With more slots available for African teams, a strong showing in Morocco would mark a significant step forward for one of the continent’s traditional youth powerhouses.
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National team coach Alioum Saidou, says his team can draw reassurance from a series of strong performances in three friendly matches since arriving in the North African kingdom.
After falling 3-0 to Cote d’Ivoire last Saturday, the Young Indomitable Lions responded emphatically with an 8-3 demolition of hosts Morocco on Monday.
Goals came from Franck Mafany Luma (2), David Yannick Bondoma (2), André Jordan Emini Zibi (2), Oumar Amir Tsombeng (1), and Arnold Massokon (1).
The team wrapped up its build-up campaign with another morale-boosting victory, edging Uganda 4-3 last week Wednesday.
