CAF U-17: Nigeria absent as Africa’s future stars battle for U-17 glory in Morocco

The CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 is set to kick off on Sunday, ushering in a new generation of African football talent.

However, one notable absentee will cast a shadow over the tournament; Nigeria, one of the most successful teams at this level, failed to qualify and will miss out on the action.

Nigeria’s absence from the continental showpiece is a significant talking point for a nation that has won the FIFA U-17 World Cup a record five times.

The country…