2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations squads
The 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations is an international association football tournament held in Egypt. The twelve national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 21 players; only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. Each player had to have been born after 1 January 2003. All ages as of the start of the tournament. The squads for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were announced on 14 February 2023.[1]
Group A
Egypt
Egypt announced their squad of 26 players on 9 February 2023.[2][3][4]
Head coach: Mahmoud Gaber
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Ahmed Nader | (2003-06-16)16 June 2003 (aged 19) |  Vizela |
| 2 | 2DF | Ahmed Reda | (2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 19) |  Ghazl El Mahalla |
| 3 | 3MF | Tarek Alaa | (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 (aged 20) | Zamalek |
| 4 | 2DF | Youssef Shaaban | (2003-05-04)4 May 2003 (aged 19) | Pyramids |
| 5 | 2DF | Omar Fayed | (2003-07-04)4 July 2003 (aged 19) | Al Mokawloon Al Arab |
| 6 | 2DF | Abdelrahman Rashdan | (2003-06-01)1 June 2003 (aged 19) | Al Ahly |
| 7 | 2DF | Karim El Debes | (2003-06-03)3 June 2003 (aged 19) | Al Ahly |
| 8 | 3MF | Ahmed Nader Hawash | (2003-02-14)14 February 2003 (aged 20) | ENPPI |
| 9 | 4FW | Salah Basha | (2003-03-05)5 March 2003 (aged 19) |  Giugliano |
| 10 | 4FW | Ahmed Sherif (captain) | (2003-07-26)26 July 2003 (aged 19) | Pharco |
| 11 | 4FW | Youssef Hassan | (2003-06-20)20 June 2003 (aged 19) | Zamalek |
| 12 | 2DF | Eyad El Askalany | (2004-12-24)24 December 2004 (aged 18) | Ismaily |
| 13 | 2DF | Abdelrahman Gouda | (2003-02-05)5 February 2003 (aged 20) | Pyramids |
| 14 | 3MF | Maged Hany | (2003-04-01)1 April 2003 (aged 19) | Zamalek |
| 15 | 3MF | Mohamed Fares | (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 (aged 20) | Al Ittihad |
| 16 | 1GK | Mostafa Makhlouf | (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 (aged 20) | Al Ahly |
| 17 | 3MF | Omar El Saiy | Ismaily | |
| 18 | 2DF | Mahmoud Morsy | (2003-03-13)13 March 2003 (aged 19) | Eastern Company |
| 19 | 3MF | Mohamed Hamdy | (2003-02-26)26 February 2003 (aged 19) | ENPPI |
| 20 | 3MF | Ahmed Esho | (2003-03-03)3 March 2003 (aged 19) | Zamalek |
| 21 | 2DF | Rafaat Khalil | (2004-02-03)3 February 2004 (aged 19) | Al Ahly |
| 22 | 2DF | Khaled Awad | (2003-06-10)10 June 2003 (aged 19) | Tala'ea El Gaish |
| 23 | 1GK | Karim Nabil | (2003-05-02)2 May 2003 (aged 19) | Sporting Alexandria |
| 24 | 4FW | Bilal Mazhar | (2003-11-21)21 November 2003 (aged 19) |  Panathinaikos |
| 25 | 3MF | Youssef El Azab | (2003-07-08)8 July 2003 (aged 19) | Al Mokawloon Al Arab |
| 26 | 2DF | Islam Abdallah | (2003-04-18)18 April 2003 (aged 19) | Al Ahly |
Mozambique
Mozambique announced their squad of 23 players on 6 February 2023.[5][6][7]
Head coach: Dário Monteiro
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Fasistêncio João | (2003-06-09)9 June 2003 (aged 19) |  Ferroviário de Nampula |
| 2 | 2DF | Atílio Henriques | (2003-08-05)5 August 2003 (aged 19) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 3 | 2DF | Edilson Nhabanga | (2004-10-07)7 October 2004 (aged 18) | Ferroviário de Maputo |
| 4 | 2DF | Aylton Zerefos | (2003-04-24)24 April 2003 (aged 19) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 5 | 2DF | António Langa | (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 19) | Costa do Sol |
| 6 | 2DF | Calilo Traoré | (2004-07-25)25 July 2004 (aged 18) | Ferroviário de Nampula |
| 7 | 3MF | Xamin Chalinda | (2003-02-25)25 February 2003 (aged 19) | Songo |
| 8 | 3MF | Zé Zavala | (2003-10-14)14 October 2003 (aged 19) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 9 | 4FW | Dénio Munhave | (2002-03-19)19 March 2002 (aged 20) | Ferroviário de Maputo |
| 10 | 3MF | António Sumbane | (2004-01-29)29 January 2004 (aged 19) | Ferroviário de Maputo |
| 11 | 3MF | Djwa Ramos | (2004-01-20)20 January 2004 (aged 19) |  Torrent |
| 12 | 1GK | Kimiss | (2004-05-08)8 May 2004 (aged 18) | Marítimo |
| 13 | 3MF | Júlio Carrelo | (2003-01-08)8 January 2003 (aged 20) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 14 | 3MF | Leonel Calção | (2003-03-18)18 March 2003 (aged 19) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 15 | 3MF | Keyns Abdala (captain) | (2003-03-15)15 March 2003 (aged 19) | Liga Desportiva de Maputo |
| 16 | 2DF | Cleyd | (2003-02-14)14 February 2003 (aged 20) | Associação Black Bulls |
| 17 | 3MF | Edson Mucuana | (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 19) | Vilafranquense |
| 18 | 4FW | Ángelo Cantolo | (2003-05-23)23 May 2003 (aged 19) | Chingale de Tete |
| 19 | 2DF | Pene Simango | (2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 19) | Liga Desportiva de Maputo |
| 20 | 2DF | Ezequiel Machava | (2003-01-02)2 January 2003 (aged 20) | Ferroviário de Maputo |
| 21 | 4FW | Chamito Alfândega | (2004-01-14)14 January 2004 (aged 19) | Têxtil do Púnguè |
| 22 | 1GK | Ananias Tembe | (2003-12-13)13 December 2003 (aged 19) | Liga Desportiva de Maputo |
| 23 | 2DF | Ivan Tropa | (2003-02-10)10 February 2003 (aged 20) | Textáfrica |
Senegal
Senegal announced their squad of 26 players on 8 February 2023.[8][9][10]
Head coach: Malick Daf
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Alioune Niang | (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 (aged 20) |  Linguère |
| 2 | 3MF | Mouhamed Guèye | (2003-11-16)16 November 2003 (aged 19) | US Gorée |
| 3 | 3MF | Djibril Diarra | (2004-04-30)30 April 2004 (aged 18) | Génération Foot |
| 4 | 3MF | Mamadou Lamine Camara | (2003-01-05)5 January 2003 (aged 20) |  RS Berkane |
| 5 | 3MF | Lamine Camara | (2004-01-01)1 January 2004 (aged 19) |  Metz |
| 6 | 2DF | Souleymane Basse | (2003-11-06)6 November 2003 (aged 19) | Génération Foot |
| 7 | 4FW | Abdou Salam Ndoye | (2004-06-15)15 June 2004 (aged 18) | Espoirs de Guédiawaye |
| 8 | 2DF | Amidou Diop | (2004-03-08)8 March 2004 (aged 18) | Génération Foot |
| 9 | 4FW | Ibou Sané | (2005-03-28)28 March 2005 (aged 17) | Génération Foot |
| 10 | 4FW | Samba Diallo (captain) | (2003-01-05)5 January 2003 (aged 20) |  Dynamo Kyiv |
| 11 | 3MF | Mamadou Gning | (2006-12-22)22 December 2006 (aged 16) | Espoirs de Guédiawaye |
| 12 | 2DF | Babacar N'Diaye | (2004-10-25)25 October 2004 (aged 18) | AS Douanes |
| 13 | 2DF | Seydou Sano | (2004-10-27)27 October 2004 (aged 18) | US Gorée |
| 14 | 3MF | Libasse Ngom | (2003-12-04)4 December 2003 (aged 19) | Guédiawaye FC |
| 15 | 3MF | Ibrahima Cissoko | (2003-04-18)18 April 2003 (aged 19) | US Gorée |
| 16 | 1GK | Mamour N'diaye | (2005-10-22)22 October 2005 (aged 17) | Oslo FA |
| 17 | 2DF | Sadibou Sané | (2004-06-10)10 June 2004 (aged 18) | Génération Foot |
| 18 | 2DF | Mapenda Mbow | (2004-07-20)20 July 2004 (aged 18) | Espoirs de Guédiawaye |
| 19 | 4FW | Pape Amadou Diallo | (2004-06-25)25 June 2004 (aged 18) | Metz |
| 20 | 3MF | Pape Diop | (2003-09-04)4 September 2003 (aged 19) |  Zulte Waregem |
| 21 | 3MF | Ibrahima Seck | (2004-01-01)1 January 2004 (aged 19) | US Gorée |
| 22 | 4FW | Mame Faye | (2005-07-12)12 July 2005 (aged 17) | AF Darou Salam |
| 23 | 1GK | Landing Badji | (2003-09-21)21 September 2003 (aged 19) | AS Pikine |
| 24 | 2DF | Mouhamed Guèye | (2003-10-15)15 October 2003 (aged 19) | Diambars |
| 25 | 2DF | Mbaye N'diaye | (2003-03-21)21 March 2003 (aged 19) | Dakar Sacré-Cœur |
| 26 | 4FW | Souleymane Faye | (2003-02-08)8 February 2003 (aged 20) | Talavera de la Reina |
Nigeria
Nigeria announced their squad of 21 players on 10 February 2023, with midfielders Musa Usman and Shatima Umar alongside forwards Kingsley James and Ayuba Abubakar being added as reserve players.[11][12] On 14 February 2023, CAF confirmed the Nigeria's squad, with defender Michael Ologo being replaced by forward Ayuba Abubakar.[13][14]
Head coach: Ladan Bosso
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Nathaniel Nwosu | (2006-01-10)10 January 2006 (aged 17) |  Water |
| 2 | 2DF | Augustine Njoku | (2004-08-02)2 August 2004 (aged 18) | Abia Warriors |
| 3 | 2DF | Solomon Agbalaka | (2003-11-09)9 November 2003 (aged 19) | Broad City |
| 4 | 3MF | Daniel Daga | (2007-01-10)10 January 2007 (aged 16) | Dakkada |
| 5 | 2DF | Abel Ogwuche | (2003-07-06)6 July 2003 (aged 19) |  Trelleborgs FF |
| 6 | 2DF | Daniel Bameyi (captain) | (2006-01-04)4 January 2006 (aged 17) | Yum Yum |
| 7 | 4FW | Haliru Sarki | (2004-02-02)2 February 2004 (aged 19) | Mahanaim |
| 8 | 3MF | Nicholas Jonathan | (2003-05-05)5 May 2003 (aged 19) | Somiben |
| 9 | 4FW | Ahmed Abdullahi | (2004-06-19)19 June 2004 (aged 18) | Gent |
| 10 | 3MF | Mohammed Aminu | (2004-07-11)11 July 2004 (aged 18) | Gombe United |
| 11 | 4FW | Ibrahim Muhammad | (2004-02-03)3 February 2004 (aged 19) | Cartagena |
| 12 | 2DF | Benjamin Fredrick | (2005-05-28)28 May 2005 (aged 17) | Nasarawa United |
| 13 | 4FW | Emmanuel Uchegbu | (2005-02-05)5 February 2005 (aged 18) | Plateau United |
| 14 | 3MF | Onuche Ogbelu | (2003-05-10)10 May 2003 (aged 19) | Nasarawa United |
| 15 | 4FW | Jude Sunday | (2004-10-04)4 October 2004 (aged 18) | Real Sapphire |
| 16 | 1GK | Saheed Akanbi | (2005-06-26)26 June 2005 (aged 17) | Adoration |
| 17 | 4FW | Ayuba Abubakar | (2003-06-07)7 June 2003 (aged 19) | Nasarawa United |
| 18 | 3MF | Samson Lawal | (2004-04-25)25 April 2004 (aged 18) | Pro Success Football Academy |
| 19 | 4FW | Olamilekan Adams | (2004-10-11)11 October 2004 (aged 18) | Remo Stars |
| 20 | 3MF | Caleb Ochedikwu | (2005-09-02)2 September 2005 (aged 17) | Mavlon |
| 21 | 1GK | Chijioke Aniagboso | (2004-04-15)15 April 2004 (aged 18) | Giant Brillars |
Group B
Uganda
Uganda announced a provisional squad of 50 players on 20 January 2023.[15] The final squad of 25 players was announced on 11 February 2023.[16][17]
Head coach: Jackson Mayanja
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Shamulan Kamya | (2004-07-03)3 July 2004 (aged 18) |  Bright Stars FC |
| 2 | 2DF | Justine Opiro | (2003-12-28)28 December 2003 (aged 19) | URA SC |
| 3 | 4FW | Alpha Ssali | (2003-12-29)29 December 2003 (aged 19) | Proline FC |
| 4 | 2DF | Samson Kasozi | (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 19) | Simba FC |
| 5 | 2DF | Rogers Torach | (2003-06-23)23 June 2003 (aged 19) | Vipers SC |
| 6 | 2DF | Ronald Madoi | (2004-04-04)4 April 2004 (aged 18) | Wakiso Giants FC |
| 7 | 3MF | Isma Mugulusi (captain) | (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 19) | Makedonikos |
| 8 | 3MF | Titus Ssematimba | (2003-08-15)15 August 2003 (aged 19) | Wakiso Giants FC |
| 9 | 4FW | Emmanuel Mukisa | (2003-12-24)24 December 2003 (aged 19) | Kataka FC |
| 10 | 3MF | Travis Mutyaba | (2005-08-07)7 August 2005 (aged 17) | SC Villa |
| 11 | 4FW | Issa Bugembe | (2004-08-10)10 August 2004 (aged 18) | Bright Stars FC |
| 12 | 2DF | Ibrahim Juma | (2004-05-06)6 May 2004 (aged 18) | Leganés |
| 13 | 3MF | Frank Katongole | (2005-12-08)8 December 2005 (aged 17) | St Mary's SS |
| 14 | 4FW | John Paul Dembe | (2005-07-03)3 July 2005 (aged 17) | KCCA |
| 15 | 3MF | Saidi Mayanja | (2003-08-12)12 August 2003 (aged 19) | KCCA |
| 16 | 2DF | Umar Lutalo | (2003-12-15)15 December 2003 (aged 19) | SC Villa |
| 17 | 2DF | Haruna Lukwago | (2004-11-06)6 November 2004 (aged 18) | KCCA |
| 18 | 1GK | Abdu Magada | (2005-01-25)25 January 2005 (aged 18) | Gaddafi FC |
| 19 | 1GK | Oyo Delton | (2003-11-24)24 November 2003 (aged 19) | SC Villa |
| 20 | 3MF | Ivan Irinimbabazi | (2004-02-01)1 February 2004 (aged 19) | Bright Stars FC |
| 21 | 4FW | Magogo Shafiq | (2004-03-15)15 March 2004 (aged 18) | Simba FC |
| 22 | 3MF | Hakim Mutebi | (2006-01-06)6 January 2006 (aged 17) | SC Villa |
| 23 | 2DF | Apollo Kakogwe | (2003-02-18)18 February 2003 (aged 20) | Wakiso Giants FC |
| 24 | 4FW | Patrick Kakande | (2003-04-25)25 April 2003 (aged 19) | SC Villa |
| 25 | 4FW | Rogers Mugisha | (2003-06-06)6 June 2003 (aged 19) | Simba FC |
Central African Republic
Central African Republic announced their squad of 25 players on 3 February 2023.[18][19][20]
Head coach: Sébastien Ngato
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Mauril Abimala | (2004-01-07)7 January 2004 (aged 19) |  ORB |
| 2 | 2DF | Noah Ato-Zandanga | (2003-07-05)5 July 2003 (aged 19) | Santanyí |
| 3 | 2DF | Stéphane Kaimba | (2004-11-16)16 November 2004 (aged 18) | DFC8 |
| 4 | 2DF | Veillance Gbamodo | (2004-05-16)16 May 2004 (aged 18) | EFC5 |
| 5 | 2DF | Léonce Namgbema | (2003-04-23)23 April 2003 (aged 19) | Red Star Bangui |
| 6 | 3MF | Touré Mamfeina | (2004-11-20)20 November 2004 (aged 18) | TP USCA Bangui |
| 7 | 4FW | Ronaldo Ze | (2006-07-17)17 July 2006 (aged 16) | AS Gbangré |
| 8 | 3MF | Chadrack Djendo | (2003-12-15)15 December 2003 (aged 19) | DFC8 |
| 9 | 4FW | Le Miséricordieu Ayoumbi | (2003-02-06)6 February 2003 (aged 20) | TP USCA Bangui |
| 10 | 4FW | Boris Gbenou | (2004-01-31)31 January 2004 (aged 19) |  African Academy Élites |
| 11 | 4FW | Moustapha Djimet | (2003-06-12)12 June 2003 (aged 19) | Red Star Bangui |
| 12 | 2DF | Fanuel Koyakogue | (2003-11-28)28 November 2003 (aged 19) | AS Tempête Mocaf |
| 13 | 3MF | Messie Bangavoulou | (2004-12-25)25 December 2004 (aged 18) |  Abidjan City |
| 14 | 4FW | Ephraim Alangakou | (2003-05-27)27 May 2003 (aged 19) | Anges de Fatima |
| 15 | 2DF | Rufus Betto | (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 19) | AS Tempête Mocaf |
| 16 | 1GK | Jordelain Ndoumbe | (2006-08-13)13 August 2006 (aged 16) |  Réal Foot Academy de Douala |
| 17 | 4FW | Juvénal Pouguy | (2004-01-04)4 January 2004 (aged 19) | Red Star Bangui |
| 18 | 3MF | Christin Banam-Ngonzo | (2003-05-01)1 May 2003 (aged 19) |  ACB Ineu |
| 19 | 3MF | Angelo Galabazi (captain) | (2003-09-25)25 September 2003 (aged 19) | DFC8 |
| 20 | 3MF | Roméo Ouagolé | (2003-11-06)6 November 2003 (aged 19) | AS Gbangré |
| 21 | 4FW | Dieudonné Bondade | (2004-04-25)25 April 2004 (aged 18) | AS Tempête Mocaf |
| 22 | 1GK | Regis Konamna | (2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 18) | EFC5 |
| 23 | 4FW | Tony Biakolo | (2006-08-27)27 August 2006 (aged 16) | Toulouse |
| 24 | 4FW | Alban Goyema | (2004-11-01)1 November 2004 (aged 18) |  US Bitam |
| 25 | 3MF | Wisdom Sogbodjo | (2003-12-30)30 December 2003 (aged 19) | RC3 |
South Sudan
South Sudan announced a provisional squad of 51 players on 16 January 2023.[21][22] The final squad of 26 players was announced on 7 February 2023.[23][24][25]
Head coach: Peter James
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Dario Sallah | (2004-06-26)26 June 2004 (aged 18) |  Nyakuron FC |
| 2 | 2DF | Emmanuel Loboka | (2004-12-22)22 December 2004 (aged 18) | Simba FC |
| 3 | 2DF | Bul James Anyang | (2004-11-11)11 November 2004 (aged 18) | Al-Malakia |
| 4 | 2DF | Sarfino Lado | (2003-03-04)4 March 2003 (aged 19) | Al Merreikh Juba |
| 5 | 2DF | Tutyian Juoch | (2005-04-02)2 April 2005 (aged 17) | Simba FC |
| 6 | 2DF | Daniel John | (2007-08-25)25 August 2007 (aged 15) |  Nairobi United |
| 7 | 3MF | Tito Mayor | (2004-10-22)22 October 2004 (aged 18) | Simba FC |
| 8 | 3MF | Kenyi Wani | (2004-03-26)26 March 2004 (aged 18) | Al-Malakia |
| 9 | 4FW | Agumemboki Abishai | (2004-06-06)6 June 2004 (aged 18) | Amarat United FC |
| 10 | 3MF | Lumumba Brown | (2005-11-15)15 November 2005 (aged 17) | Calvary FC |
| 11 | 3MF | Silver Mabok | (2005-10-10)10 October 2005 (aged 17) | Al-Hilal Juba |
| 12 | 3MF | Joseph Jele | (2004-07-07)7 July 2004 (aged 18) | Munuki FC |
| 13 | 2DF | Mabior Achiek | (2003-12-29)29 December 2003 (aged 19) | Super Star FC |
| 14 | 4FW | Ebon Wajo | (2004-03-23)23 March 2004 (aged 18) | Jamus FC |
| 15 | 3MF | Mading Kau Nak | (2006-08-07)7 August 2006 (aged 16) | Citizen FC |
| 16 | 1GK | Mayen Thon Aojok | (2003-02-15)15 February 2003 (aged 20) |  Western United |
| 17 | 3MF | Jacob Koal | (2004-04-26)26 April 2004 (aged 18) | Sofapaka |
| 18 | 3MF | Thomas Feni | (2004-12-20)20 December 2004 (aged 18) | Amarat United FC |
| 19 | 3MF | Kennedy Martin | (2004-07-03)3 July 2004 (aged 18) | Mission FC |
| 20 | 4FW | Peter Aparer | (2006-02-05)5 February 2006 (aged 17) | KCCA |
| 21 | 3MF | Ochaya Otim | (2004-11-11)11 November 2004 (aged 18) | Simba FC |
| 22 | 2DF | George Rugi | (2005-01-03)3 January 2005 (aged 18) | Citizen FC |
| 23 | 1GK | Godwill Sabio | (2004-07-23)23 July 2004 (aged 18) | Kator FC |
| 24 | 2DF | Atiki Abiaza | (2004-10-25)25 October 2004 (aged 18) | Amarat United FC |
| 25 | 3MF | Guet Duoth | (2006-03-31)31 March 2006 (aged 16) |  Brooke House Academy |
| 26 | 4FW | Paul America | (2004-07-15)15 July 2004 (aged 18) | Rainbow FC |
Congo
Congo announced their squad of 26 players on 9 February 2023.[26][27]
Head coach: Marie Joseph Madienguela
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Christophe Wamba | (2004-09-16)16 September 2004 (aged 18) |  FC Racine |
| 2 | 4FW | Eddy Moutou | (2003-09-21)21 September 2003 (aged 19) | AC Léopards |
| 3 | 2DF | Jacques Ndecket-Bowamba | (2003-09-16)16 September 2003 (aged 19) | AS Otohô |
| 4 | 2DF | Belfegor Manouana | (2003-10-30)30 October 2003 (aged 19) | Patronage Sainte-Anne |
| 5 | 3MF | Dieu-Le-Veut Ebengue | (2005-04-03)3 April 2005 (aged 17) | Patronage Sainte-Anne |
| 6 | 3MF | Julio Ngandziami | (2004-07-02)2 July 2004 (aged 18) | AS Otohô |
| 7 | 3MF | Exauce Nzaou | (2003-02-09)9 February 2003 (aged 20) | JS Talangaï |
| 8 | 4FW | Josna Loulendo | (2004-01-15)15 January 2004 (aged 19) | Étoile du Congo |
| 9 | 4FW | Déo Bassinga | (2005-08-11)11 August 2005 (aged 17) | Diables Noirs |
| 10 | 4FW | Prince Soussou | (2003-05-25)25 May 2003 (aged 19) | Diables Noirs |
| 11 | 4FW | Yedidya Oniangue | (2004-03-16)16 March 2004 (aged 18) | Columbiers |
| 12 | 2DF | Claude Ngongara | (2004-11-25)25 November 2004 (aged 18) | Diables Noirs |
| 13 | 2DF | Samba Sarr | (2004-07-17)17 July 2004 (aged 18) | TP Mokanda |
| 14 | 3MF | Jospin Loemba | (2004-08-04)4 August 2004 (aged 18) | AS Otohô |
| 15 | 4FW | Guy-Cesar Nguesso | (2003-12-23)23 December 2003 (aged 19) | Metz |
| 16 | 1GK | Sayra Makoundou | (2004-01-25)25 January 2004 (aged 19) | Vita Club Mokanda |
| 17 | 2DF | Arnauvy Mombouli | (2004-05-04)4 May 2004 (aged 18) | Inter Club |
| 18 | 3MF | Davarel Diambomba | (2003-09-10)10 September 2003 (aged 19) | FC Nathaly's |
| 19 | 3MF | Gédéon Nongo | (2007-12-27)27 December 2007 (aged 15) | CARA Brazzaville |
| 20 | 3MF | Hergie Mossala | (2003-03-06)6 March 2003 (aged 19) | Étoile du Congo |
| 21 | 4FW | Durma Maniongui | (2005-02-04)4 February 2005 (aged 18) | JS Talangaï |
| 22 | 2DF | Djigo Saïkou | (2004-11-20)20 November 2004 (aged 18) | AC Léopards |
| 23 | 1GK | Ruben Malonga | (2004-04-05)5 April 2004 (aged 18) | AS BNG |
| 24 | 2DF | Roussel Ngoulou | (2003-08-16)16 August 2003 (aged 19) | Étoile du Congo |
| 25 | 2DF | Isaac Odzeba | Vita Club Mokanda | |
| 26 | 3MF | Bonheur Ndeke | (2005-06-26)26 June 2005 (aged 17) | Metz |
Group C
Gambia
The Gambia announced their final squad of 25 players on 9 February 2023.[28][29]
Head coach: Abdoulie Bojang
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Pa Ebou Dampha | (2003-03-29)29 March 2003 (aged 19) |  Waa Banjul |
| 2 | 2DF | Ba Lamin Sowe | (2003-12-01)1 December 2003 (aged 19) | Tenerife |
| 3 | 2DF | Sainey Sanyang | (2003-04-18)18 April 2003 (aged 19) | Hawks |
| 4 | 2DF | Alagie Saine (captain) | (2003-01-20)20 January 2003 (aged 20) |  Horsens |
| 5 | 2DF | Dembo Saidykhan | (2004-01-20)20 January 2004 (aged 19) | Steve Biko |
| 6 | 3MF | Mahmudu Bajo | (2004-08-15)15 August 2004 (aged 18) | Granada |
| 7 | 3MF | Bailo Bah | (2003-03-04)4 March 2003 (aged 19) | Hawks |
| 8 | 4FW | Salifu Colley | (2003-10-13)13 October 2003 (aged 19) | Real de Banjul |
| 9 | 4FW | Mansour Mbye | (2003-01-01)1 January 2003 (aged 20) | Banjul United |
| 10 | 3MF | Kajally Drammeh | (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 19) |  Cape Town City |
| 11 | 4FW | Ismaila Manneh | (2004-02-02)2 February 2004 (aged 19) | Steve Biko |
| 12 | 3MF | Momodou Salieu Jallow | (2004-01-09)9 January 2004 (aged 19) | Waa Banjul |
| 13 | 3MF | Haruna Rasid Njie | (2005-09-23)23 September 2005 (aged 17) | Gunjur United |
| 14 | 3MF | Muhammed Sawaneh | (2003-12-30)30 December 2003 (aged 19) | Teungueth |
| 15 | 2DF | Moses Jarju | (2003-10-05)5 October 2003 (aged 19) | Fortune |
| 16 | 2DF | Bakary Jawara | (2003-04-02)2 April 2003 (aged 19) | Fortune |
| 17 | 3MF | Alieu Gibba | (2004-01-06)6 January 2004 (aged 19) | Real de Banjul |
| 18 | 1GK | Ebrima Jaiteh | (2004-12-19)19 December 2004 (aged 18) | TMT FA |
| 19 | 4FW | Ebrima Singhateh | (2003-09-10)10 September 2003 (aged 19) |  Slavia Prague |
| 20 | 4FW | Adama Bojang | (2004-05-28)28 May 2004 (aged 18) | Steve Biko |
| 21 | 4FW | Mamin Sanyang | (2003-02-06)6 February 2003 (aged 20) |  Bayern Munich II |
| 22 | 1GK | Youkasseh Sanyang | (2004-01-06)6 January 2004 (aged 19) | Steve Biko |
| 23 | 3MF | Muhammed Jobe | (2004-05-26)26 May 2004 (aged 18) | Real de Banjul |
| 24 | 2DF | Mamadou Bah | (2003-12-05)5 December 2003 (aged 19) | Team Rhino |
| 25 | 4FW | Modou Lamin Marong | (2005-11-27)27 November 2005 (aged 17) |  Interclube |
Tunisia
Tunisia announced their final squad of 26 players on 8 February 2023.[30][31][32][33]
Head coach: Adel Sellimi
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Amenallah Memmiche | (2004-04-20)20 April 2004 (aged 18) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 2 | 2DF | Mahmoud Ghorbel | (2003-12-31)31 December 2003 (aged 19) | Club Sfaxien |
| 3 | 2DF | Zinedine Sassi | (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 19) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 4 | 2DF | Makrem Sghaier | (2004-04-13)13 April 2004 (aged 18) | Club Africain |
| 5 | 2DF | Mohamed Amine Kechiche | (2003-01-12)12 January 2003 (aged 20) | Étoile du Sahel |
| 6 | 3MF | Ghaith Ouahabi | (2003-05-02)2 May 2003 (aged 19) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 7 | 4FW | Aziz Abid | (2003-04-03)3 April 2003 (aged 19) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 8 | 3MF | Yassine Dridi | (2003-04-03)3 April 2003 (aged 19) | Club Africain |
| 9 | 4FW | Youssef Snana | (2004-03-24)24 March 2004 (aged 18) | Club Africain |
| 10 | 4FW | Adem Garreb | (2003-05-22)22 May 2003 (aged 19) | Club Africain |
| 11 | 4FW | Hedi Jertila | (2003-05-29)29 May 2003 (aged 19) | Étoile du Sahel |
| 12 | 2DF | Dhia Eddine Chihi | (2003-07-10)10 July 2003 (aged 19) | Club Africain |
| 13 | 3MF | Mohamed Wael Derbali | (2003-06-18)18 June 2003 (aged 19) | Olympique Béja |
| 14 | 2DF | Rayan Nasraoui | (2003-06-27)27 June 2003 (aged 19) | Nîmes |
| 15 | 4FW | Baraket Hmidi | (2003-02-01)1 February 2003 (aged 20) | Club Sfaxien |
| 16 | 1GK | Raed Gazzeh | (2003-10-17)17 October 2003 (aged 19) | Étoile du Sahel |
| 17 | 3MF | Malek Mehri | (2003-10-21)21 October 2003 (aged 19) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 18 | 4FW | Mohamed Dhaoui | (2003-05-14)14 May 2003 (aged 19) | Al Ahly |
| 19 | 2DF | Ali Saoudi | (2003-12-20)20 December 2003 (aged 19) | Stade Tunisien |
| 20 | 2DF | Fradj Ben Njima | (2004-01-23)23 January 2004 (aged 19) | Étoile du Sahel |
| 21 | 4FW | Jibril Othman | (2004-04-26)26 April 2004 (aged 18) | Saint-Étienne |
| 22 | 1GK | Mohamed Bechir Abbassi | (2003-01-04)4 January 2003 (aged 20) | Union de Ben Guerdane |
| 23 | 3MF | Mohamed Adem Ouertani | (2003-02-20)20 February 2003 (aged 19) | Étoile du Sahel |
| 24 | 2DF | Amenallah Majhed | (2003-07-18)18 July 2003 (aged 19) | Espérance de Tunis |
| 25 | 3MF | Samy Chouchane | (2003-09-05)5 September 2003 (aged 19) | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 26 | 3MF | Chaïm El Djebali | (2004-02-07)7 February 2004 (aged 19) | Lyon |
Benin
Benin announced a squad of 26 players on 24 January 2023,[34][35] which was later confirmed by CAF as Benin's final squad with a single change, defender René Akakpo being replaced by Sèwanou Winsavi.[36]
Head coach: Mattias Deguenon
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | David Agossa | (2003-05-13)13 May 2003 (aged 19) |  Gendarmerie Nationale |
| 2 | 2DF | Samson Gouakinnou | (2004-01-05)5 January 2004 (aged 19) |  Dynamo Abomey |
| 3 | 3MF | Femy Monladé | (2004-12-23)23 December 2004 (aged 18) | Takunin |
| 4 | 2DF | Sèwanou Winsavi | (2003-08-24)24 August 2003 (aged 19) | Espoir |
| 5 | 3MF | Maboumou Allassane | (2003-10-02)2 October 2003 (aged 19) | Coton |
| 6 | 2DF | Tamimou Ouorou (captain) | (2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 19) | ASPAC |
| 7 | 4FW | Farid Edou | (2003-04-06)6 April 2003 (aged 19) | Dadjè FC |
| 8 | 3MF | Dodo Dokou | (2004-05-04)4 May 2004 (aged 18) | Smouha |
| 9 | 4FW | Olatoundji Tessilimi | (2004-11-02)2 November 2004 (aged 18) | Ayema FC |
| 10 | 3MF | Rodolfo Aloko | (2006-12-26)26 December 2006 (aged 16) | Dynamo Abomey |
| 11 | 2DF | Bachirou Attivi | (2003-12-19)19 December 2003 (aged 19) | Eternel |
| 12 | 2DF | Rabiou Sankamao | (2003-10-12)12 October 2003 (aged 19) | ASPAC |
| 13 | 2DF | Kader Malik | (2003-06-25)25 June 2003 (aged 19) | Damissa |
| 14 | 3MF | Samadou Attidjikou | (2004-02-02)2 February 2004 (aged 19) | Bani Gansè |
| 15 | 3MF | Imourane Hassane | (2003-04-08)8 April 2003 (aged 19) | Loto-Popo |
| 16 | 1GK | Rahman Karim | (2005-08-13)13 August 2005 (aged 17) | Dadjè FC |
| 17 | 2DF | Morile Dossou-Dognon | (2003-02-25)25 February 2003 (aged 19) | ASVO FC |
| 18 | 4FW | Zoulkanéri Seibou | Loto-Popo | |
| 19 | 4FW | Djalilou Ibrahim | (2003-03-19)19 March 2003 (aged 19) | USS Kraké |
| 20 | 4FW | Samidou Bawa | Dragons de l'Ouémé | |
| 21 | 1GK | Salas Fossou | (2005-05-05)5 May 2005 (aged 17) | Ayema FC |
| 22 | 4FW | Rivaldo Alitonou | (2003-05-15)15 May 2003 (aged 19) | Coton |
| 23 | 3MF | Malick Tongui | (2003-12-29)29 December 2003 (aged 19) | LYS FC Sassandra |
| 24 | 4FW | Stéphane Vignigbe | (2003-02-15)15 February 2003 (aged 20) | ASVO FC |
| 25 | 2DF | Rachid Moumini | (2004-10-27)27 October 2004 (aged 18) | Ayema FC |
| 26 | 2DF | Cyrille Aloya | (2003-12-18)18 December 2003 (aged 19) | Dragons de l'Ouémé |
Zambia
Zambia announced a squad of 25 players on 1 February 2023,[37][38][39] which was later confirmed by CAF as Zambia's final squad.[40] However, on 18 February 2023, the Football Association of Zambia announced a final list reduced to 21 players with midfielder Joseph Sabobo Banda being withdrawn due to injury and defender Luckson Tembo, midfielder Moses Mulenga and forward Henry Mbuti being ruled out.[41][42][43]
Head coach: Chisi Mbewe
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Levison Banda | (2005-03-06)6 March 2005 (aged 17) |  ZESCO United |
| 2 | 2DF | Lombe Mutale | (2004-03-28)28 March 2004 (aged 18) | Power Dynamos |
| 3 | 2DF | Amon Chulu | (2005-05-01)1 May 2005 (aged 17) | Nkana |
| 4 | 2DF | Happy Nsiku | (2005-03-01)1 March 2005 (aged 17) | Red Arrows |
| 5 | 2DF | Onesmus Chipango | (2004-11-04)4 November 2004 (aged 18) | Shamuel Soccer Academy |
| 6 | 3MF | Dominic Kanda (captain) | (2004-11-30)30 November 2004 (aged 18) | Shamuel Soccer Academy |
| 8 | 3MF | Ian Sindaye | (2004-05-23)23 May 2004 (aged 18) | Roan United |
| 9 | 4FW | Rickson Ng'ambi | (2004-12-20)20 December 2004 (aged 18) | MUZA |
| 10 | 3MF | Songa Chipyoka | (2004-09-28)28 September 2004 (aged 18) | ZESCO United |
| 12 | 4FW | Kingstone Mutandwa | (2003-01-05)5 January 2003 (aged 20) | Atletico Lusaka |
| 13 | 3MF | Lasmond Phiri | (2004-04-18)18 April 2004 (aged 18) | Blaze FC Academy |
| 14 | 3MF | Charles Mumba | (2004-04-17)17 April 2004 (aged 18) | Atletico Lusaka |
| 15 | 2DF | Mathews Banda | (2005-08-06)6 August 2005 (aged 17) | Kafue Celtic |
| 16 | 1GK | Jeban Tembo | (2003-01-31)31 January 2003 (aged 20) | Kafue Celtic |
| 17 | 3MF | Julius Kumwenda | (2004-10-22)22 October 2004 (aged 18) | Atletico Lusaka |
| 18 | 3MF | Emmanuel Mukosha | (2003-08-03)3 August 2003 (aged 19) | Green Eagles |
| 19 | 2DF | Gift Mphande | (2003-02-12)12 February 2003 (aged 20) | Atletico Lusaka |
| 20 | 4FW | Derrick Bulaya | (2003-03-08)8 March 2003 (aged 19) | Green Eagles |
| 22 | 1GK | Eric Makungu | (2005-06-21)21 June 2005 (aged 17) | Shamuel Soccer Academy |
| 24 | 3MF | Peter Chikola | (2003-01-24)24 January 2003 (aged 20) |  Gorica |
| 25 | 4FW | Richard Ngoma | (2004-07-29)29 July 2004 (aged 18) |  Maccabi Netanya |
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