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7 mars 2017
AFCON U20 : Guinea make a splash as they secure World Cup U20 berth
The African Cup of Nations U20 is currently taking place (26 February-12 March) at Zambia. During the Matchday 3 of the group stage, Guinea secured their place for the World Cup U20 after a thrilling win. Meanwhile, Senegal and South Africa booked their place too for the WCU20.
Group A : Zambia 9 pts, Guinea 4 pts, Egypt 2 pts, Mali 1 pt.
Guinea came from behind to earn a 3-2 win over Mali and secure their place for the World Cup U20. The Malian forward Sekou Koita netted an early opener as he fired a powerful strike into the top corner after only three minutes. In the second half, Guinea leveled the scores thanks to a penalty converted by Morlaye Sylla. However, Mali took the lead again as Moussa Diakite scored on a penalty. Just before the hour mark, Morlaye Sylla distinguished himself again as the Guinean forward found the back of the net with a perfect free-kick. Then, Mohamed Aly Camara netted the winner for Guinea with fifteen minutes remaining.
In the other game, Zambia clinched a third win in a row against as they beat Egypt (3-1). The Egyptian forward Karim Hasan scored the opener in the first half but the Zambians overcome this one-goal deficit thanks to a brace from Patson Daka and a Fashion Sakala’s goal in the second half.
Group B : Senegal 7 pts, South Africa 6 pts, Cameroon 3 pts, Sudan 1 pt.
Senegal beat Cameroon (2-0) to finish atop Group B. The goals were scored by Ibrahima Niane as well as Krepin Diatta.
Meanwhile, South Africa have outclassed Sudan (3-1). Phakamani Mahlambi gave the lead to South Africa in the first half but Khaled Osman equalized for Sudan with a close-range shot. South Africa have dominated the second half and were rewarded for their efforts as Sibongakonke Mbatha and Grant Margeman got their names on the scoresheet.
Nations qualified for the World Cup U20 : Zambia, Guinea, Senegal, South Africa
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Credits Photo : CAF Online
