CAF: African teams soon in UEFA youth competitions?

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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CAF: African teams soon in UEFA youth competitions?

CAF and UEFA have signed a cooperation agreement that will allow certain African youth teams to participate in European competitions. This memorandum, signed in Vancouver, covers various areas, including youth football development. The Democratic Republic of Congo has already participated in an experimental tournament in Serbia but faced administrative challenges, losing all its matches.

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