2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

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2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualification
Tournament details
Host countriesEgypt (North Zone)
Mauritania (West A Zone)
Niger (West B Zone)
Congo (Central Zone)
Sudan (Central-East Zone)
Eswatini (South Zone)
Dates7 May – 14 December 2022
Teams (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Matches played79
Goals scored212 (2.68 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Angola.svg Danilson Makokisa
(5 goals)
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The 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification was a men's under-20 football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Contents

Players born 1 January 2003 or later were eligible to participate in the competition. A total of twelve teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Egypt who qualified automatically as hosts. [1]

Teams

ZoneSpotsTeams entering qualificationDid not enter
North Zone
(UNAF)		1 spot
+ hosts
West A Zone
(WAFU-UFOA A)		2 spot
West B Zone
(WAFU-UFOA B)		2 spots
Central Zone
(UNIFFAC)		2 spots
Central-East Zone
(CECAFA)		2 spots
South Zone
(COSAFA)		2 spots
Notes

Schedule

The qualifying competition was split into regional competitions, with the teams entering the qualifying tournament of their zone. The schedule of each qualifying zone was as follows.

ZoneGroup stageKnockout stage
West B Zone [3] 7–14 May 202217–20 May 2022
West A Zone [4] 28 August–6 September 20229–11 September 2022
South Zone [5] 7–12 October 202214–16 October 2022
North Zone [6] 18–24 October 2022—
Central-East Zone [7] 28 October–5 November 20228–11 November 2022
Central Zone [8] 8–14 December 2022—

North Zone

The 2022 UNAF U-20 Tournament, which also served as the qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, took place between 18 and 24 October 2022 in Suez, Egypt. [6] The draw for the fixtures was held on 20 July 2022. [9] [10] The four teams were placed in one group, with the winner qualifying for the final tournament.

All times are local, EGY (UTC+2).

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 312054+15 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
2Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 31112204 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 311121+14 [lower-alpha 1]
4Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 302157−22
Source: UNAF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head result: Morocco 0–1 Libya.
Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg0–0Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia
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Suez Stadium, Suez
Referee: Omar Artan (Somalia)
Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–1Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
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Suez Stadium, Suez
Referee: Naim Hosni (Tunisia)
Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg0–2Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
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Suez Stadium, Suez
Referee: Mahmoud El Banna (Egypt)
Tunisia  Flag of Tunisia.svg1–0Flag of Libya.svg  Libya
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Suez Stadium, Suez
Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg4–4Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia
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Suez Stadium, Suez
Referee: Omar Artan (Somalia)
Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg0–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya
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Egyptian Army Stadium, Suez

West A Zone

The WAFU-UFOA Zone A qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were hosted by Mauritania with the matches played between 28 August–11 September 2022. [4] The matches were played at Nouakchott, Mauritania. [11]

All times are local, GMT (UTC+0).

Group stage

The seven teams were drawn into two groups of four and five teams. The winners and the runners-up of each group advanced to the semi-finals.

Group A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 321061+57 Semi-finals
2Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania (H)321052+37
3Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 310246−23
4Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau 300328−60
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
Mauritania  Flag of Mauritania.svg2–1Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Alioune Sandigui (Senegal)
Sierra Leone  Flag of Sierra Leone.svg0–3Flag of Mali.svg  Mali
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Younoussa Camara (Guinea)
Sierra Leone  Flag of Sierra Leone.svg0–2Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Emmanuel Mensah (Liberia)
Mali  Flag of Mali.svg2–0Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Isatou Touray (Gambia)
Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg1–4Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Alioune Sandigui (Senegal)
Mali  Flag of Mali.svg1–1Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Abdoulaye Manet (Guinea)
Group B
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 431093+610 Semi-finals
2Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 421162+47
3Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 421196+37
4Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde 4103210−83
5Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 4013712−51
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
Cape Verde  Flag of Cape Verde.svg2–1Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Ousmane Diakaté (Mali)
Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg3–1Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Babacar Sarr (Mauritania)
Gambia  Flag of The Gambia.svg2–0Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Moussa Diou (Mauritania)
Liberia  Flag of Liberia.svg2–2Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Sory Ibrahima Keita (Mali)
Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg4–0Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Ousmane Diakaté (Mali)
Gambia  Flag of The Gambia.svg4–1Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Mohamed Koroma (Sierra Leone)
Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg3–0Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Moussa Diou (Mauritania)
Gambia  Flag of The Gambia.svg0–0Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Babacar Sarr (Mauritania)
Liberia  Flag of Liberia.svg3–4Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea
Report
Stade Olympique, Nouakchott
Referee: Sory Ibrahima Keita (Mali)
Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg1–0Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Ousmane Diakaté (Mali)

Knockout stage

Winners qualified for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
9 September – Cheikha Boïdiya
 
 
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 1 (2)
 
11 September – Cheikha Boïdiya
 
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia (p)1 (4)
 
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia 0
 
9 September – Cheikha Boïdiya
 
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 1
 
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 4
 
 
Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania 1
 
Semi-finals
Mali  Flag of Mali.svg1–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia
Report
Penalties
2–4
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Emmanuel Mensah (Liberia)
Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg4–1Flag of Mauritania.svg  Mauritania
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Abdoulaye Manet (Guinea)
Final
Gambia  Flag of The Gambia.svg0–1Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
Report
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
Referee: Abdoulaye Manet (Guinea)

West B Zone

The WAFU-UFOA Zone B qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were hosted by Niger with the matches played between 7–20 May 2022. The draw was announced on 15 April 2022. [12]

All times are local, WAT (UTC+1).

Group stage

The seven teams were drawn into two groups of three and four teams. The winners and the runners-up of each group advanced to the semi-finals.

Group A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 321020+27 Semi-finals
2Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 320131+26
3Flag of Niger.svg  Niger (H)31111104
4Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 300304−40
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
Niger  Flag of Niger.svg0–1Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Issa Mouhamed (Benin)
Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg0–1Flag of Benin.svg  Benin
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Charles Bulu (Ghana)
Ivory Coast  Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg2–0Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Joseph Ogabor (Nigeria)
Benin  Flag of Benin.svg0–0Flag of Niger.svg  Niger
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Hamidou Diero (Burkina Faso)
Benin  Flag of Benin.svg1–0Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast
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Stade Municipal, Niamey
Referee: Vincentia Amedome (Togo)
Niger  Flag of Niger.svg1–0Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo
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Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)
Group B
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 211042+24 Semi-finals
2Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 211043+14
3Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 200214−30
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svg0–2Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Clement Franklin Kpan (Ivory Coast)
Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg2–2Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso
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Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Moussa Ahmadou Alou (Niger)
Burkina Faso  Flag of Burkina Faso.svg2–1Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
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Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Komlanvi Aklassou (Togo)

Knockout stage

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
17 May – Général Seyni Kountché
 
 
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 2
 
20 May – Général Seyni Kountché
 
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 1
 
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 1
 
17 May – Général Seyni Kountché
 
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 3
 
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 2
 
 
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 1
 
Third place
 
 
20 May – Général Seyni Kountché
 
 
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 2
 
 
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 0
Semi-finals

Winners qualified for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Benin  Flag of Benin.svg2–1Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Moussa Ahmadou Alou (Niger)
Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg2–1Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast
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Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Charles Bulu (Ghana)
Third place
Burkina Faso  Flag of Burkina Faso.svg2–0Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Issa Mouhamed (Benin)
Final
Benin  Flag of Benin.svg1–3Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Report
Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey
Referee: Hamidou Diero (Burkina Faso)

Central Zone

The UNIFFAC qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were held in Congo between 8–14 December 2022. [8]

The seven participating teams were drawn into two groups of four and three teams, with Congo, DR Congo, the Central African Republic and São Tomé and Príncipe drawn in Group A; and Cameroon, Chad and Equatorial Guinea drawn into Group B. However, on 25 November, São Tomé and Príncipe withdrew from the competition, with Chad and Equatorial Guinea following suit. [note 1]

The four remaining teams were then placed in one group with the winners and the runners-up qualifying for the final tournament. [13] [14]

All times are local, WAT (UTC+1).

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo (H)321072+57 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations
2Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic 32013306
3Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 302123−12
4Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 301215−41
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg1–1Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Report
Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville
DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg0–1Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic
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Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville
Central African Republic  Flag of the Central African Republic.svg1–3Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo
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Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville
Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg1–1Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo
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Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville
Central African Republic  Flag of the Central African Republic.svg1–0Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
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Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville
Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg3–0Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo
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Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville

Central-East Zone

The CECAFA qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were hosted by Sudan between 28 October and 11 November 2022. [15] [7] The draw for the fixtures was held on 11 October 2022. [16]

All times are local, CAT (UTC+2).

Group stage

The seven teams were drawn into two groups of three and four teams. The winners and the runners-up of each group advanced to the semi-finals.

Group A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan (H)321020+27 Semi-finals
2Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 312010+15
3Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 311151+44
4Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 300307−70
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg0–5Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: William Oloya (Uganda)
Sudan  Flag of Sudan.svg0–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Retselisitsoe Molise (Lesotho)
Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg0–0Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan
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Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Haileyesus Bazezew (Ethiopia)
Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg0–1Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Abdulwahid Huraywidah (Libya)
South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg1–0Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti
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Kober Stadium, Khartoum
Referee: Retselisitsoe Molise (Lesotho)
Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg0–1Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Tuoniféré Soro (Ivory Coast)
Group B
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 211032+14 Semi-finals
2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 210121+13
3Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 201124−21
Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers
Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg2–0Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Tuoniféré Soro (Ivory Coast)
Tanzania  Flag of Tanzania.svg2–2Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Thierry Nkurunziza (Burundi)
Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg1–0Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Abdalaziz Estalgoo (Sudan)

Knockout stage

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
8 November – Al-Hilal Stadium
 
 
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 2 (2)
 
11 November – Al-Hilal Stadium
 
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan (p)2 (4)
 
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 1
 
8 November – Kober Stadium
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 2
 
Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 0
 
 
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 2
 
Third place
 
 
11 November – Al-Hilal Stadium
 
 
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 1
 
 
Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 2
Semi-finals

Winners qualified for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Sudan  Flag of Sudan.svg0–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Report
Kober Stadium, Khartoum
Referee: Saddam Mansour (Djibouti)
Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan
Report
Penalties
2–4
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Abdulwahid Huraywidah (Libya)
Third place
Ethiopia  Flag of Ethiopia.svg1–2Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: William Oloya (Uganda)
Final
South Sudan  Flag of South Sudan.svg1–2Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Report
Al-Hilal Stadium, Omdurman
Referee: Abdalaziz Estalgoo (Sudan)

South Zone

The COSAFA qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were hosted by Eswatini between 7–16 October 2022. [5]

All times are local, SAST (UTC+2).

Group stage

The twelve teams were drawn into three groups of four teams. [17] The winners from each group and the best runners-up advanced to the semi-finals.

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 330060+69 Semi-finals
2Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini (H)320193+66
3Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 310223−13
4Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 3003011−110
Source: COSAFA.com
(H) Hosts
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg3–0Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Antonio Dungula (Angola)
Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg2–1Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Osiase Koto (Lesotho)
Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg1–0Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Artur Alfinar (Mozambique)
Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg0–2Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Wilhem Haitembu (Namibia)
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
Eswatini  Flag of Eswatini.svg7–0Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Attoumani El Fachad (Comoros)
Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 330082+69 Semi-finals
2Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 3201132+116
3Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 310227−53
4Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 3003214−120
Source: COSAFA.com
Angola  Flag of Angola.svg5–0Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg5–1Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Attoumani El Fachad (Comoros)
Seychelles  Flag of Seychelles.svg0–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Gift Chicco (Malawi)
Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg1–0Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Keabetswe Dintwa (Botswana)
Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg2–1Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Antonio Dungula (Angola)
Angola  Flag of Angola.svg8–1Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Celumusa Siphepho (Eswatini)
Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 320194+56 [lower-alpha 1] Semi-finals
2Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 320174+36 [lower-alpha 1]
3Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 320134−16 [lower-alpha 1]
4Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 3003411−70
Source: COSAFA.com
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Ranked on head-to-head goal difference: South Africa +2, Malawi 0, Comoros -2.
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg0–2Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Keabetswe Dintwa (Botswana)
Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg0–1Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Keren Yocette (Seychelles)
Comoros  Flag of the Comoros.svg2–0Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Osiase Koto (Lesotho)
Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg2–5Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Celumusa Siphepho (Eswatini)
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg4–0Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros
Report
Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
Referee: Gift Chicco (Malawi)
Namibia  Flag of Namibia.svg2–5Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Artur Alfinar (Mozambique)
Ranking of second-placed teams
PosGrpTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 B Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 3201132+116 Semi-finals
2 A Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 320193+66
3 C Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 320174+36
Source: COSAFA.com
Rules for classification: Group tiebreakers

Knockout stage

Winners qualified for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
14 October – Somhlolo Stadium
 
 
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 2
 
16 October – Somhlolo Stadium
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1
 
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 0
 
14 October – Somhlolo Stadium
 
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 1
 
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia (p)1 (3)
 
 
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 1 (2)
 
Third place
 
 
16 October – Somhlolo Stadium
 
 
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa (p)1 (4)
 
 
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 1 (2)
Semi-finals
Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg2–1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Antonio Dungula (Angola)
Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg1–1Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
Report
Penalties
3–2
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
Third place
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg1–1Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
Report
Penalties
4–2
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Artur Alfinar (Mozambique)
Final
Mozambique  Flag of Mozambique.svg0–1Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia
Report
Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba
Referee: Osiase Koto (Lesotho)

Qualified teams

The following 12 teams qualify for the final tournament. [18]

TeamZoneQualified onPrevious appearances in Africa U-20 Cup of Nations 1
only final tournament era (since 1991)
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt (hosts) North Zone 16 May 2021 [1] 11 ( 1991 , 1993, 1997, 2001, 2003 , 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 , 2017)
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin West B Zone 17 May 20222 ( 2005 , 2013)
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria West B Zone 17 May 202211 (1993, 1995 , 1999, 2001, 2005 , 2007, 2009, 2011 , 2013, 2015 , 2019)
Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia West A Zone 9 September 20223 (2007, 2011, 2021)
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal West A Zone 9 September 20225 (1993, 1995, 2015 , 2017, 2019)
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique South Zone 14 October 20221 (2021)
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia South Zone 14 October 20227 (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2007, 2015, 2017 )
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia North Zone 24 October 20221 (2021)
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda Central-East Zone 8 November 20221 (2021)
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan Central-East Zone 8 November 20220 (debut)
Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic Central Zone 14 December 20221 (2021)
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Central Zone 14 December 20222 ( 2007 , 2015)
1Bold indicates champions for that year. Italic indicates hosts for that year.

Goalscorers

There were 212 goals scored in 79 matches, for an average of 2.68 goals per match.

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

1 own goal

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Chad, Equatorial Guinea & Sao Tome and Principe withdrew from the qualifiers after the group stage draw was conducted. [2]

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