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WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +5 | 13 |
| 2 | Rwanda | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Benin | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 4 | Nigeria | 6 | +1 | 7 |
| 5 | Lesotho | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 6 | -4 | 4 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Raphael Onyedi.. | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Calvin Bassey | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Chukwue.. | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
| Alex Iwobi | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| Ademola Lookma.. | 1 | 5 | 0 |