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Central African Republic beat Congo 2-0 to qualify for 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations

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The Central African Republic’s under-20 football team beat Congo 2-0 in the semi-final of the UNIFFAC zone qualifying tournament and qualified for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations. This fourth consecutive qualification, following those in 2021, 2023 and 2025, also gives the Fauves a place in the tournament final, reports Lengosongo.

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