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(North Africa), the tournament was originally scheduled to run from 11 to 18 February 2023. However, the tournament was postponed indefinitely due to the inability of the Tunisian Football Federation to host the tournament in that period of time adding to the lack of interest shown by the participating members. The tournament was later rescheduled and to be held from 13 to 20 March 2023 in

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are the defending champions having won the inaugural tournament back in

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Participating nations

On 25 December 2022, it was initially announced that all UNAF's member associations will compete in the tournament alongside

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(who were scheduled to make their maiden international debut in the tournament).

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were also reported to be invited to the tournament. On 22 February 2023, UNAF confirmed the participation of four teams in the UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament, with Egypt debuting in the tournament.

Venues

was initially confirmed as the host city on 2 February 2023. however, on 13 March 2023

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announced that the tournament would take place in Al-Kram Stadium in

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Squads

Players born between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2007 are eligible to compete in the tournament.

Match officials

On 7 March 2023, UNAF announced a total of 4 referees and 9 assistant referees appointed for the tournament. Referees * Ghada Mehat * Noura Samir * Amina Fakhr * Emna Ajbouni Assistant referees * Sarah Belmady * Marwa Matallah * Naglaa Fathy * Nourhan ElSayed * Fadwa Amish * Khadija Oriefy * Khadija Ourd * Shefya El-Amry * Aya Khadry * Safa Abidi

Main Tournament

The match schedule was announced by

on 22 February 2023 without kick-off times. All times are local,

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Goalscorers

References

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External links

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UNAF U-20 Tournament The UNAF U-20 Tournament is the annual international youth football tournament organized by the Union of North African Football (UNAF) for its nations consisting of players under the age of 20. However, the tournament invites teams from other nat ...

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament 2023 in Tunisian sport International association football competitions hosted by Tunisia

UNAF U-20 Women's Tournament