CAN U-20: Standings of the best third-placed teams after matchday 1

The ranking of the best third-placed teams plays a crucial role in this Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

According to the tournament regulations, two of the best third-placed teams will be selected and will therefore advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.

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They will join the two teams that finished first in each group.

After the first matchday of the CAN U-20 group stage, the standings are as follows:

1/ South Africa – 3 points

2/ DR Congo – 1 point

3/ Kenya

As a reminder, the quarter-finals of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations are scheduled for May 12, while the semi-finals will take place on May 15.

The third-place play-off is set for May 18, as is the final, both of which will be played on the same day.

Remember, the four teams that reach the semi-finals will represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will be held in Chile from September 27 to October 19.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.