Cheetah Cup 2025: 24 teams from 13 African countries invited

The 2025 Cheetah Cup will be its largest yet. It features 24 youth football teams from 13 African countries. This prestigious grassroots tournament is set for August 17–25 in Senya Beraku, Ghana.

This year's event highlights the tournament’s growing reputation. It serves as a key platform for nurturing emerging talent across Africa.

The participating clubs showcase diverse football cultures. Teams include Nigeria’s HypeBuzz FC, Mali’s Djikiya FC, and Cameroon’s Oyili FC. Burkina Faso’s Salitas FC also joins the lineup. This year marks the debut of teams from Cameroon and Benin.

Ghana will host with 12 teams participating. Top-tier clubs like Asante Kotoko SC and Hearts of Oak will compete. Dynamic academies such as MSK Zilina Africa and Cheetah FC are also involved.

European scouts and agents are expected to attend. The Cheetah Cup 2025 offers rising stars international exposure and career opportunities.

Here is the list of the 24 invited teams: