CAN U20: mano a mano between DR Congo and Egypt for the fair play award

Africa 07 May 2025 at 05:50

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

The thirteen teams present at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U20) have demonstrated exemplary fair play throughout the tournament.

Indeed, not a single player has been sent off, with just 49 yellow cards handed out by the referees.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Egypt are locked in an indirect duel for the tournament's coveted fair play award.

The young "Pharaohs" have been cautioned just once, while the "Leopards" have picked up only two yellow cards.

Full fair play standings at CAN U20

1/ Egypt: 1 caution

2/ Democratic Republic of Congo: 2 cautions

3/ South Africa: 3 cautions

4/ Zambia: 3 cautions

5/ Senegal: 3 cautions

6/ Morocco: 3 cautions

7/ Kenya U20: 3 cautions

8/ Sierra Leone: 3 cautions

9/ Central African Republic: 4 cautions

10/ Nigeria U20: 5 cautions

11/ Tunisia: 6 cautions

12/ Tanzania: 6 cautions

13/ Ghana: 3 cautions