Luanda, 12 December 2025 – The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) is pleased to announce that the official opening ceremony of the 4th African Youth Games (AYG) will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 13 December 2025, in Luanda, Republic of Angola. This historic event will mark the beginning of a major sporting competition that will bring together the continent’s brightest young talents. The African Youth Games Angola 2025 represent a crucial milestone in the development of high-performance sport in Africa and in the promotion of Olympic values among the continent’s youth.
Over a period of ten days, thousands of young athletes from all African nations will gather to celebrate sporting excellence, friendship, and mutual respect, all within a spirit of healthy competition and continental unity. This fourth edition of the AYG offers Angola a unique opportunity to showcase its ability to host a sporting event of international scale, highlighting both its modern infrastructure and its strong commitment to the advancement of African sport. Angolan authorities have invested considerable effort to ensure the success of this event and to provide young athletes with optimal conditions for competition. ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf expressed his deep satisfaction and pride at seeing this major gathering of African youth come to fruition.
He emphasized that these Games represent far more than a simple sporting competition: they serve as a genuine driver of social transformation and unity across the continent. According to him, the AYG embody the future of African sport, offering young people an exceptional platform to showcase their talents, build bridges between nations, and proudly represent Africa on the international stage. President Berraf also extended his warmest thanks to the Angolan authorities, the National Olympic Committee of Angola, and all stakeholders for their exemplary commitment to the preparation of these Games. He highlighted that their dedication and professionalism reflect a shared determination to make this event a resounding success that will remain etched in memory. He reaffirmed ANOCA’s full commitment to supporting all those involved and ensuring that these Games leave a lasting legacy for African youth and for the continental Olympic movement. Tomorrow’s opening ceremony is expected to be a grand and vibrant spectacle, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Angola and of Africa as a whole, while paying tribute to the universal values of sport. Thousands of spectators are expected in the stadium, while millions more across the continent and beyond will follow this historic event through broadcast coverage.
The African Youth Games Angola 2025 will feature competitions in numerous Olympic disciplines, offering young athletes an unparalleled experience and an opportunity to measure themselves against the best of their generation. Beyond the sporting aspect, these Games will also serve as a platform for cultural exchange and dialogue among African youths, thereby strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the continent’s nations. ANOCA invites the entire African Olympic family, the media, partners, and all sports enthusiasts to join in this celebration of youth and African sporting excellence.
