South Africa Crowned U-20 AFCON Champions for the First Time!
A New Chapter in African Football History!
South Africa has claimed their first-ever U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Morocco in a thrilling finale to cap off an unforgettable tournament.
Final Standings:
🥇 Champions – South Africa 🇿🇦
🥈 Runners-up – Morocco 🇲🇦
🥉 Third Place – Nigeria 🇳🇬
🏅 Fourth Place – Egypt 🇪🇬
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📊 AFCON U-20 Awards Recap
🌟 Player of the Tournament: Tylon Smith (South Africa 🇿🇦)
🧤 Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Fletcher Lowe (South Africa 🇿🇦)
⚽️ Top Scorer: Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone 🇸🇱) – 4 goals
🤝🏿 Fair Play Award: Morocco 🇲🇦
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⚽️ Tournament Summary
Total Matches Played: 28
Total Goals Scored: 55
South Africa’s young stars shone brightest, displaying skill, discipline, and hunger throughout the competition. With standout performances from Tylon Smith and Fletcher Lowe, they rightfully earned their spot at the top.
Congratulations to all participating teams and players for making the TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON a celebration of talent and potential across Africa.