ESPN'S (almost) complete guide to (most) Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
With 23 out of 24 Africa Cup of Nations sides decided, due to a COVID-19-related delay in one fixture, ESPN runs the rule over the 2022 competitors.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
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2019-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Sudan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 12 |
| South Africa | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Sao Tome e Principe | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 0 |
2019-21 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
Goal Difference6Tied-6th
Goals Scored9Tied-6th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded3Tied-6th