Sao Tome and Principe vs Ghana, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Group Stage
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AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 5 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 | Botswana | 5 | -3 | 7 |
| 3 | Cape Verde Islands | 5 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Mauritania | 5 | -4 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Sao Tome and Principe
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Tavinho (GK)  |
| 2 | Ivonaldo Viegas |
| 16 | Jardel Nazaré |
| 3 | Vava |
| 13 | Dilson |
| 11 | Harramiz |
| 15 | Ludgério Silva |
| 7 | Chidinho |
| 8 | Joçy |
| 6 | Lúcio Oliveira |
| 10 | Luís Leal |
Ghana
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Ofori (GK) |
| 18 | Joseph Aidoo |
| 15 | Kasim Nuhu |
| 2 | Andy Yiadom |
| 13 | Gideon Mensah |
| 7 | Samuel Kwame Owusu |
| 5 | Thomas Partey |
| 6 | Iddrisu Baba |
| 10 | André Ayew |
| 14 | Emmanuel Boateng |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
AFCON Qualifying News
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