South Africa vs Sao Tome and Principe, 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
South Africa
No. | Name |
---|---|
22 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
3 | Innocent Maela |
21 | Mosa Lebusa |
14 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
15 | Dean Furman |
10 | Percy Tau |
19 | Thapelo Morena |
11 | Themba Zwane |
7 | Keagan Dolly |
12 | Kamohelo Mokotjo |
9 | Lebogang Manyama |
Sao Tome and Principe
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Primo (GK) |
13 | Dilson |
3 | Vava |
2 | Ivonaldo Viegas |
5 | Jardel Nazaré |
6 | Lúcio Oliveira |
11 | Harramiz |
8 | Joçy |
9 | Edmílson Viegas |
7 | Joel Neves |
10 | Luís Leal |
AFCON Qualifying News
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ESPN has the definitive explainer on everything you need to know about Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, including the AFCON table, standings, rules and schedule.