The first round of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage concluded on Tuesday, providing an early glimpse into the teams that have made strong starts to the tournament.
Early Leaders in the Group Stage
With the competition now underway, the standings reveal the teams that have hit the ground running and those that will need to improve as the second round of matches kicks off on Thursday.
Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, and Ivory Coast currently lead their respective groups after securing victories in their opening fixtures.
Road to the Quarter-Finals
At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each of the four groups will secure qualification for the quarter-finals, keeping their title hopes alive.
Current Standings After Matchday One
Group A
- Morocco – 3 points (+5)
- Zambia – 3 points (+3)
- Tanzania – 0 points (-3)
- Uganda – 0 points (-5)
Group B
- South Africa – 3 points (+1)
- Burkina Faso – 3 points (+1)
- Egypt – 0 points (-1)
- Cameroon – 0 points (-1)
Group C
- Tunisia – 3 points (+3)
- Senegal – 3 points (+1)
- Gambia – 0 points (-1)
- Somalia – 0 points (-3)
Group D
- Ivory Coast – 3 points (+5)
- Mali – 3 points (+1)
- Angola – 0 points (-1)
- Central African Republic – 0 points (-5)
With the next round of matches fast approaching, teams that suffered opening defeats will be looking to bounce back, while the early leaders aim to strengthen their positions at the top of their groups.
