EGYPT, HOST COUNTRY EMERGE WINNER - TOTAL U-23 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2019
The Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations 2019 ended at Cairo International Stadium with the hosts Egypt taking the title in a 2-1 win over Côte d'Ivoire.After 14 days in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the three teams that will represent Africa at next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo emerged – Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa, following a strong fight by the eight participating teams who gave the world a taste of the talent in African youth football.
Egyptian team were crowned champions after surviving a late scare from the Ivorians, before captain Ramadan Sobhy scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time.
South Africa wrapped up the final slot for Tokyo, edging Ghana 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time.
The CAF President, Ahmad said, “The three qualified teams, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa, I look forward to seeing you compete next summer in Tokyo. You will be great ambassadors for our continent.”.
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