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All four African representatives for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup had their group stage opponents confirmed at the official draw of the tournament on Friday.
Stephen Appiah, Africa’s iconic legend was in attendance as draw assistant.
The Atlas Cubs of Morocco have been drawn in Group A where Said Chiba’s side are set to face host country, Indonesia, Ecuador and Panama.
Runners-up in the 2015 edition, Mali will be hoping to go all the way in this year’s edition but will first have to overcome Spain, Canada and Uzbekistan in Group B.
Reigning African champions, Senegal go into the tournament with a lot expected of them by the continent as they face Japan, Poland and Argentina in Group D.
Burkina Faso will slug it out with France, Korea Republic and the United States of America for second round ticket in group E.
Besides Mali’s impressive second place finish in 2015, Nigeria holds the record for the most titles of the tournament with an impressive five to their name.
Ghana, who will not be present at this year’s edition have claimed it twice and finished second on two occasions.
This year’s edition will be hosted by the Asian nation of Indonesia between 10 November and 02 December this year, with reigning African champions Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Morocco being the four nations to represent Africa at the global showpiece in a few months’ time.