African Games 2025
In 2025, Africa will host a series of significant sporting events, showcasing the continent's commitment to youth development, regional collaboration, and athletic excellence. Here's an overview of the major games scheduled for the year:
🏆 2025 African Youth Games – Luanda, Angola
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Dates: December 1, 2025All Sport DB+1ESPN+1
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Overview: The Fourth African Youth Games will bring together young athletes under 18 from across Africa. This event aims to promote Olympic values and provide a platform for emerging talents. Angola was officially designated as the host nation in December 2024 .anocolympic.org
🏫 African School Games – Algiers, Algeria
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Dates: July 5–13, 2025ANOCA+1Inside the Games+1
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Overview: The inaugural African School Games will be held in Algiers, Algeria, under the patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This event is a collaboration between the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF), aiming to identify and nurture future African sporting talents .anocolympic.org+2ANOCA+2Inside the Games+2
⚽ CAF African Schools Football Championship – Accra, Ghana
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Dates: April 21–26, 2025Confédération Africaine de Football
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Overview: Ghana will host the Continental Finals of the CAF African Schools Football Championship at the University of Ghana’s Legon Sports Stadium. This tournament features boys' and girls' teams from across Africa, promoting youth development and educational opportunities through sport .Confédération Africaine de Football
🎮 AfricaComicade Gamathon – Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria
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Dates: September 29 – October 4, 2025
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Overview: AfricaComicade expands its Gamathon to four African nations in 2025, aiming to unlock business opportunities, drive economic growth, and empower African creative youth. The event will kick off in Kenya and culminate in Nigeria