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2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
1-0-1, 3rd in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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2019-20 Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Niger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
Goal Difference0Tied-21st
Goals Scored2Tied-19th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded2Tied-16th