Final Spots for 2015 Africa Youth Cup of Nations to Be Decided This Sunday
The final phase of qualification for the 2015 Africa Youth Cup of Nations will be confirmed this Sunday following the concluding matches of the second leg in the final qualifying round.
On Saturday, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Zambia secured their places in the tournament set to be held in Senegal next March. Ghana’s Black Satellites advanced emphatically, overturning a first-leg stalemate in Gabon with a commanding 4-1 victory after a 1-1 draw at home. Zambia also progressed, edging out Malawi 1-0 at home to win their tie 2-1 on aggregate.
Ivory Coast staged a remarkable comeback against Libya, overturning a 1-2 defeat in the first leg by winning 3-1 in the return fixture to seal their qualification.
These three nations will join already-qualified hosts Senegal and Nigeria in the prestigious youth tournament, highlighting a competitive field ahead of the finals.
Sunday’s fixtures will determine the remaining qualifiers, with three key matches scheduled:
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South Africa vs Cameroon (first leg ended 1-1)
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Togo vs Mali (first leg 0-2)
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Egypt vs Congo (first leg 0-2)
The outcomes of these ties will finalize the line-up for the 2015 competition, with teams vying for the honour of representing their countries on Africa’s premier youth football stage.
Saturday’s Results:
Ivory Coast 3-1 Libya (first leg 1-2)
Gabon 1-4 Ghana (first leg 0-0)
Zambia 1-0 Malawi (first leg 2-1)
The qualifiers have demonstrated the growing strength and talent in African youth football, setting the stage for an exciting tournament in Senegal next year.
