Egypt and Uganda will take part in this year’s COSAFA Under-20 Championships to be held in Zambia from December 6-16.

The two guest countries will be part of the 12 nations that will compete at the tournament. Six-time winners, Zimbabwe and South Africa will also participate at this year’s edition.

The draw for the first round group stages will be held next week with the 12 teams to be placed in three pool each containing four sides.

The 12 nations to compete at the 2017 COSAFA Under-20 Championships:
Angola
Egypt (guest)
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Swaziland
Uganda (guest)
Zambia
Zimbabwe