121 Boys Clubs Apply to Participate in 2025 Cheetah Cup Youth Tournament
Ghana’s premier youth football tournament set to welcome clubs from across 13 African countries in August
A total of 121 boys’ clubs from across Africa have applied to participate in the highly anticipated 2025 Cheetah Cup—an increasingly popular youth football tournament focused on grassroots development and providing a global platform for young talent.
The number of applicants marks a significant increase from the 94 clubs that applied in 2024. Unlike last year’s edition, which included regional qualifiers to select 16 final participants, the 2025 edition will be strictly invitational, with no qualifiers held.
By April 20, the competition department of the tournament’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will announce the final list of 24 boys’ clubs selected to compete in this year’s tournament.
International Representation and Participation
The 2025 tournament will feature 24 under-17 boys’ clubs representing 13 countries: Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo, Liberia, Senegal, Mali, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and The Gambia. Additionally, four girls’ clubs will also participate, with their identities to be announced soon.
Clubs will converge in Senya Beraku, located in Ghana’s Central Region, from August 17 to 25, to compete, network, and showcase their talents in front of local and international audiences.
Top Clubs and International Attention
This year’s Cheetah Cup will include participation from the youth teams of Ghana’s two biggest clubs—Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak. Other notable entrants include Be A Sports from Senegal and FC Salitas from Burkina Faso.
The tournament is also set to attract over 20 scouts, club directors, and agents from Europe and other parts of the world, offering players a rare opportunity to be discovered on a continental stage.
About the Cheetah Cup
The Cheetah Cup was launched in 2022 by Cheetah FC as Ghana’s response to international youth tournaments, aiming to create a competitive and development-focused environment for emerging football talent across Africa.
By spotlighting young athletes and connecting them with global football stakeholders, the tournament continues to play a vital role in the long-term growth and visibility of African grassroots football.
