U17 African Cup of Nations 2015 Qualifiers: Final Phase Spots Up for Grabs This Weekend
The decisive second leg matches of the U17 African Cup of Nations qualifiers are set for this weekend, determining the seven teams joining host Niger in the final tournament from February 15 to March 1, 2015.
Key Matches and Storylines:
Nigeria vs. Gabon (Saturday, Calabar)
Nigeria, reigning U17 world champions, face a tough challenge after losing 1-2 away in the first leg. With home advantage, they aim to overturn the deficit.Ivory Coast vs. Angola (Saturday)
The first leg ended 1-1, but Ivory Coast’s away goal might give them an edge.Uganda vs. Zambia (Saturday)
Zambia leads 2-0 from the first leg and will try to seal qualification.Egypt vs. South Africa (Saturday)
Egypt lost narrowly 1-2 away. Coach Meatemed Gamal is determined to break the recent pattern of Egyptian youth eliminations.Togo vs. Guinea (Sunday)
Togo trails by one goal after the first leg and must overcome this deficit at home.Ghana vs. Cameroon (Sunday)
Ghana leads 2-1 from the first leg but must be cautious to avoid a shock in the return leg.Guinea and the others
All teams will be battling fiercely to secure one of the seven remaining spots for Niger 2015.
