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2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
4-1-1, 1st in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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2019-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Ethiopia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| Madagascar | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Niger | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 4 |
2019-21 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
Goal Difference4Tied-9th
Goals Scored8Tied-12th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded4Tied-13th