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Stalemates dominate Friday’s AFCON U20 fixture list
Clayton Silverio Diandy of Senegal challenged by Abdias Yangba of Central African Republic during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 match between Senegal and Central African Republic at the New Suez Stadium in Suez, Egypt on 2 May 2025 2025 ©Ayman Aref/BackpagePix
Saturday May 03, 2025. 11:26
With the Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations in full swing, here’s a look at Friday’s set of results in Group C.
To begin with, Senegal and Central African Republic played to 1-1 draw in their opening Group C assignment at the New Suez Stadium. Senegal dominated large parts of the encounter and often starved CAR of the ball.
Les Lions de la Teranga took the lead courtesy of a strike by Ibrahima Thiam moments after break, however, Pengazonia levelled matters for his nation in the 74th minute.
In the adjacent fixture, DR Congo and Ghana jotted down a 1-1 stalemate at the same grounds.
Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa broke the deadlock in the 16th minute for DR Congo, a goal that shocked Ghana who looked assured on the ball early on. Not holding back, Ghana equalized in the 24th minute as Aziz Musibau opened his tournament account.
Results
Friday,
Senegal 1-1 Central Africa Republic
DR Congo 1-1 Ghana
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