Thursday, November 21, 2024

U20 AFCON: Tunisia Outscore Morocco To Book Uganda Semifinal Clash


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  U20 AFCON: Tunisia Outscore Morocco To Book Uganda Semifinal Clash Tunisia U20 national team saw off their Moroccan counterparts (4-1) in penalty out after a barren draw in the regulation time to book a semifinal ticket against Uganda. The Young Atlas Lions despite not conceding a single goal crashed out of the tournament losing in penalties. Morocco returned to the Total U-20 tournament after missing the last seven editions and were considered as one of the favourite. They topped Group C with seven points ahead of Ghana and Gambia. While Tunisia finished second with four points in Group B. The quarterfinal game between the Maghrebian countries lived up to expectations but Morocco where let down by the abysmal offensive play that lacked chances. Both teams despite throwing in all their arsenals failed to score in regulation time and extra time in a tension soaked game Morocco scored their first spot kick but lost the second and third which paved the way for the Young Carthage Eagles to claim the semi-final ticket.
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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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