The 6th edition of the UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union) Integration Tournament has provided early insights following the weekend’s opening matches in each group.
In Group A, Ivory Coast took the lead after a 2-1 victory over Togo, positioning themselves well as the host nation. The Elephants are set to face Mali in their next challenge, with the Eagles having drawn against Burkina Faso (0-0) in their first outing.
Group B sees Niger at the top, having secured a narrow victory against Guinea Bissau on Sunday. Senegal and Benin settled for a 1-1 draw, placing Niger in a favorable position.
As the tournament progresses into the second day of the group stages on Monday, Togo seeks its first success against Burkina Faso, while Ivory Coast aims to continue its winning streak against Mali. It’s noteworthy that the group leaders will advance to the final.
Results and Rankings:
SATURDAY:
Group A:
- Ivory Coast 2 – 1 Togo
- Mali 0 – 0 Burkina Faso
Ranking:
- Ivory Coast 3 pts
- Mali 1 pt
- Burkina Faso 1 pt
- Togo 0 pts
SUNDAY:
Group B:
- Senegal (holder) 1 – 1 Benin
- Niger 1 – 0 Guinea Bissau
Ranking:
- Niger 3 pts
- Senegal 1 pt
- Benin 1 pt
- Guinea Bissau 0 pts
