CECAFA U17: South Sudan overturns Sudan in a thrilling derby (3-2)

South Sudan defeated Sudan 3-2 this Monday in Kigali in the CECAFA tournament qualifying for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

A remarkable victory in an intense derby.

A derby full of twists and turns The battle was highly intense between the two neighbours. South Sudan showed character to turn the match around. 2-0 down, South Sudan found the resources to fight back. The team scored three goals to win 3-2 and completely revive its campaign.

South Sudan revive their campaign as Sudan fall at the first hurdle

This victory allows South Sudan to revive their campaign. Beaten 0-1 by hosts Rwanda on the opening day, they now have 3 points in Group A.

Sudan, meanwhile, suffer defeat in their first outing. The team had nevertheless shown resilience by taking a 2-0 lead before being overturned. They will have to respond in their final group match on October 14 against Rwanda.

As a reminder, only the group leaders qualify for the semi-finals of this qualifying tournament for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. The second-placed team also has a chance of reaching the last four if it is the best of the three runners-up. The stakes are therefore high for this final match.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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