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U17 AFCON: Dia dedicates historic feat to Senegal people

U17 AFCON: Dia dedicates historic feat to Senegal people

Senegal head coach Saliou Dia has dedicated their historic 5-0 win against South Africa in the quarter-finals of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and their qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup to compatriots back home. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1656357022680358913?t=ucbrKhU750-9MKH7mNV9ZQ&s=19 “We are delighted with this victory. I congratulate the players for a job well done. I dedicate this qualification to the people of Senegal and everyone who has...

U17 AFCON: Lawali, Diouf & best players of the group stage

U17 AFCON: Lawali, Diouf & best players of the group stage

The 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria has provided exciting and nail-biting encounters as the next generation of African football stars continue to showcase their talents on the continental stage to a global audience. With the disqualification of South Sudan, a total of 15 matches were played across three groups with a total of 36 goals scored. Following the conclusion of the group stage,...

U17 AFCON: Senegal & best 5 teams of the group stage

U17 AFCON: Senegal & best 5 teams of the group stage

Following the conclusion of the group stage action at the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, we rank the top 5 teams that caught our attention with reference to their performances and results. Eight countries - Senegal, Algeria, Congo, Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso are through to the quarter-final and will vie for the semi-final place that guarantees qualification for the...

U17 AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in five-goal thriller

U17 AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in five-goal thriller

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets advanced into the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa 3-2 in their final group fixture. Nduka Ugbade's boys found themselves behind twice in the encounter before Abubakar Abdullahi scored the match-winning goal, four minutes after the hour-mark. As shown in their previous game against Zambia, South Africa started the encounter on the front foot by breaking...

U17 AFCON: How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa game

U17 AFCON: How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa game

Nigeria and South Africa will battle for the second spot in Group B of the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Two-time champions Nigeria head into Saturday's encounter, level on three points with the Amajimbos but they are placed second based on their goal difference.   What is at stake? A draw is enough for both Nigeria and South Africa to advance to the...