AFCON U17: Burkina Faso into quarter-finals already, Egypt eliminated

Burkina Faso through, Cameroon in trouble, Egypt eliminated

A perfect start to the tournament for Burkina Faso. After beating Cameroon, the Burkinabe side followed up against Egypt. The U17 Stallions beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 2-1 thanks to another goal from Ashraf Loukman. They lead Group B with 6 points and have already booked their place in the quarter-finals.

Cameroon are now in a tough spot. They have just one point from two games. On Thursday at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli, the Cameroonian youngsters dominated but could not find a way through against South Africa. The final score was 0-0.

After two rounds of games in Group B, Burkina Faso are 1st with 6 points, South Africa are 2nd with 4 points and Cameroon are 3rd with 1 point. Egypt, 4th with 0 points, are already eliminated.

Uganda back in the hunt, Morocco held by Zambia

Qualification for the quarter-finals in Group A will now be decided between 3 teams. After a second successive defeat, Tanzania have 0 points and are already out at the group stage. The young Tanzanians could not hold out against Uganda in Mohammedia on Thursday, losing 3-0. The Ugandans are back in contention and will play for qualification in the final round of games against Zambia next Sunday at 19h GMT.

Morocco must wait a little longer before sealing their place in the next round. The Atlas Lion Cubs were held by a good Zambian side in Mohammedia. There were no goals after 90 minutes. The final score was 0-0. Everything is therefore still to play for in Group A going into matchday 3.

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Morocco top the group with 4 points, followed by Zambia, also on 4 points. Uganda are back in the race with 3 points and in third place. Tanzania, who now have no chance of qualifying, are bottom with 0 points.

Today's results

Group B: Cameroon 0-0 South Africa

Group A: Uganda 3-0 Tanzania

Group B: Egypt 1-2 Burkina Faso

Group A: Zambia 0-0 Morocco