Final Round of U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Underway Ahead of Niger 2015
The decisive third and final round of qualifying matches for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Niger in 2015, is reaching its climax.
This weekend, key fixtures were played across the continent, with important results shaping the race for qualification.
On Friday, Zambia kicked off the final round by securing a 2-0 home win over Uganda, gaining a crucial advantage.
Saturday saw three intense encounters: Ghana emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Cameroon, boosting their qualification hopes. South Africa also claimed a 2-1 victory against Egypt, while Ivory Coast and Angola played out a 1-1 draw.
The final set of matches will take place on Sunday:
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Togo travel to Morocco to face Guinea
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Mali host Tunisia
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Gabon welcome Nigeria
With qualification spots on the line, Sunday’s matches will be pivotal in determining the line-up for the Niger 2015 tournament.
Summary of recent results:
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Friday: Zambia 2-0 Uganda
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Saturday: Cameroon 1-2 Ghana
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Saturday: Angola 1-1 Ivory Coast
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Saturday: South Africa 2-1 Egypt
The tournament promises exciting action as young talents vie for a place on Africa’s biggest stage in youth football.
