As the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Niger heads into the semi-final stage, here’s a full recap of the group stage and key statistics ahead of the knockout round:
⚽ Group Stage Highlights
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Total goals scored: 34 goals
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Matchday 1: 11 goals
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Matchday 2: 12 goals
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Matchday 3: 11 goals
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🔝 Best Attacking Teams
| Team | Goals Scored |
|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 7 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 6 |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | 6 |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | Varies (qualified, but not leading in scoring) |
🎯 Top Scorers
| Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Kelechi Nwakali | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 3 |
| Victor James | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 3 |
| Boubacar Traoré | 🇲🇱 Mali | 2 |
| Nelson Maluleke | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 2 |
🏆 Semi-Final Fixtures
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Wednesday, Feb 25: 🇳🇬 Nigeria vs South Africa 🇿🇦
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Thursday, Feb 26: 🇲🇱 Mali vs Guinea 🇬🇳
🎟️ World Cup Qualification
All four semi-finalists (Nigeria, Mali, South Africa, Guinea) have qualified for the FIFA U17 World Cup 2015 in Chile (October 17 – November 8).
Let me know if you’d like a profile on one of the top scorers or a preview of either semi-final!
