African Cup of Nations Qualifiers [R]

Ludahai · Oct 12, 2002

From Group 12

Algeria 4 Chad 1

Current Table

Algeria 2-0-0 6 points 5-1 +4
Namibia 0-0-1 0 points 0-1 -1
Chad 0-0-1 0 points 1-4 -3

desertfox2 · Oct 12, 2002

Got some updates:
(Not sure how far into the match for these games)

Malawi 0-0 Angola
Zambia 0-1 Benin
Tanzania 1-1 Sudan
Mauritius 0-0 Madagascar

desertfox2 · Oct 12, 2002

Final results:

Malawi 1-0 Angola
Zambia 1-1 Benin
Tanzania 1-2 Sudan
Mauritius 0-1 Madagascar

Angola is in deep trouble now with this shock result. Also, Sudan is back in the race with their win and Benin's draw with Zambia. Egypt's task as well has become even more difficult now as Madagascar has won again.

Ludahai · Oct 13, 2002

Results from October 12 (sorry if there are any repeats)

Mauritius 0:1 Madagascar

Group 1

Malawi 1:0 Angola

Group 3

Tanzania 1:2 Sudan
Zambia 1:1 Benin

Group 5

Cape Verde 0:1 Kenya

Group 6

Eritrea 0:1 Zimbabwe

Group 7

Sierra Leone 2:0 Gabon

desertfox2 · Oct 13, 2002

Results so far from October 13th:

Mozambique 0-3 Congo
South Africa 2-0 Burundi
Swaziland 2-1 Libya

In progress:

DR Congo 2-0 Botswana (late 2nd half)

I'm surprised with Swaziland coming back to beat Libya. Maybe they will challenge in group 9.

Ludahai · Oct 13, 2002

October 13th results

Ghana/Rwanda 4-2 ACN, 13.10.02
Liberia/Niger 1-0 ACN, 13.10.02
Togo/Mauritania 1-0 ACN, 13.10.02
RD Congo/Botswana 2-0 ACN, 13.10.02
Swaziland/Libya 2-1 ACN, 13.10.02
S. Africa/Burundi 2-0 ACN, 13.10.02

Ludahai · Oct 14, 2002

Another result from October 13th

Gambia/Lesotho 6-0 ACN, 13.10.02

Ludahai · Oct 16, 2002

Tables after last weekends matches. If you see any errors, please PM me.

African Cup of Nations - Group 1

Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Malawi 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 1
Nigeria 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Angola 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 -1

African Cup of Nations - Group 2
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Guinea 2 1 0 1 3 3 1 2
Niger 2 1 0 1 3 3 2 1
Liberia 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 -1
Ethiopia 2 1 0 1 3 1 3 -2

African Cup of Nations - Group 3
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Benin 2 1 1 0 4 5 1 4
Zambia 2 1 1 0 4 2 1 1
Sudan 2 1 0 1 3 2 2 0
Tanzana 2 0 0 2 0 1 6 -5

African Cup of Nations - Group 4
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Congo 2 1 1 0 4 3 0 3
Burkina Faso 2 1 1 0 4 2 1 1
Central African Republic 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 -1
Mozambique 2 0 1 1 1 1 3 -2

African Cup of Nations - Group 5
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Kenya 2 2 0 0 6 4 0 4
Cape Verde 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 1
Togo 2 1 0 1 3 1 3 -2
Mauritania 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 -3

African Cup of Nations - Group 6
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Zimbabwe 2 2 0 0 6 2 0 2
Mali 2 1 0 1 3 3 1 2
Seychelles 2 1 0 1 3 1 3 -2
Eritrea 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 -2

African Cup of Nations - Group 7
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Morocco 2 2 0 0 6 6 0 6
Sierra Leone 2 2 0 0 6 5 1 4
Gabon 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 -3
Equatorial Guinea 2 0 0 2 0 1 8 -7

African Cup of Nations - Group 8
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Gambia 1 1 0 0 3 6 0 6
Senegal 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 1
Lesotho 2 0 0 2 0 0 7 -7

African Cup of Nations - Group 9
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Swaziland 2 1 1 0 4 2 1 1
RD Congo 2 1 0 1 3 4 2 2
Libya 2 1 0 1 3 4 4 0
Botswana 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 -2

African Cup of Nations - Group 10
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Madagascar 2 2 0 0 6 2 0 2
Mauritius 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 -1
Egypt 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 -1

African Cup of Nations - Group 11
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
South Africa 2 1 1 0 4 2 0 2
Cote D'Ivoire 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Burundi 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 -2

African Cup of Nations - Group 12
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Algeria 2 2 0 0 6 5 1 4
Namibia 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 -1
Chad 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 -3

African Cup of Nations - Group 13
Team Played Wins Draws Losses Points GF GA Diff
Ghana 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 1
Uganda 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 1
Rwanda 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 -2

ursula · Oct 26, 2002

Ludahai- thanks for keeping us updated.

So how is Zimbabwe gonna screw themselves this time? Might we be seeing Madagasgar and Swaziland in the finals? What happened to the Lesotho Crocodiles?

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 7, 2003

ACNQ starts again at the end of March.

Tanzania is playing two games against Uganda over the next few weeks. Training has started for Tanzania but only 8 players showed up. The coaches didn't even show....

http://allafrica.com/stories/200303070552.html

Liberia might not have money to travel to Ethiopia

"... provide funds for the Lone Star to travel to Ethiopia to honor the qualifiers due to the numerous problems he has on hands, like the on going rebel war, coupled with the United Nations' imposed sanctions."

http://allafrica.com/stories/200303070198.html

desertfox2 · Mar 8, 2003

I can't wait for these matches to start, it's been a while. Also, just wanted to mention that I have an article at www.soccerwriter.com which is a group round-up of the ANC Qualifying Round. If you'd like to read it, go to that site and on the main page click on "other libraries" on the left, then click the red link. It's my oldest article, but it is still revelant since we are still in between matchdays. So check it out! A lot will be on the line at the end of this month.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 8, 2003

Thanks for the link, I will check it out.

Some more ANCQ news...

"Malawi's veteran midfielder Ernest Mtawali says he wants to come out of retirement to represent his country in their crucial Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/2829869.stm

Mtawali hasn't played for his country in two years, and is currently doesn't have a club. Even though he is considered a national hero, Malawi must have better options on their national team.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 11, 2003

Nigerian squad for the game on the 29th in Malawi.

The foreign based players will fly to Malawi on the 25th.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-squad&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Enyimba FC, Nigeria) and Austin Ejide (Etoile, Tunisia)

Defenders: Joseph Yobo (Everton, England), Ifeanyi Udeze (West Brom, England), Isaac Okoronkwo (Sharktar Donetsk, Ukraine), Ukraine), Joseph Enakhahire (Standard Liege, Belgium) Romanus Orjinta (Enyimba FC, Nigeria), Seyi Olofinjana (Rangers FC, Nigeria) and Seyi Olajengbesi (Julius Berger FC, Nigeria).

Midfielders: Jay Jay Okocha (Bolton, England), John Utaka (Lens, France), Ikpe Ikong (Reggiana, Italy), Ahmed Garba (Pillars FC, Nigeria), Femi Okpabunmi (Grasshoppers, Switzerland), Oge Ileagu (Rangers FC, Nigeria).

Strikers: Julius Aghahowa (Sharktar Donetsk, Ukraine), Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Portsmouth, England), Benedict Akwuegbu (Sturm Graz, Austria).

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 15, 2003

"The Ethiopian Senior National Team has kick-started preparations for the vital African Nations Cup qualifier against Liberia on March 30. A preliminary squad of 25 players has been named and the team is now staying at the Ethiopian Hotel from where it trains at the Addis Ababa Stadium twice a day."

http://allafrica.com/stories/200303140339.html

I think Ethiopia has an excellent chance to win this game because the Liberian team is currently a mess. In fact, they might not even make it to Ethiopia because the FA doesn't have the money.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 16, 2003

Morocco squad for ANCQ on March 29th in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/2853123.stm

Noureddine Naybet (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)
Abdeslem Ouaddou (Fulham, England)
Talal El Karkouri (Sunderland, England)
Abdelilah Saber (Napoli, Italy)
Moha Yaâkoubi (Osasuna, Spain)
Samir Boughanem (Racing Ferrol, Spain)
Abdelkrim Kaissi (FC Kazan, Russia)
Mourad Hdioued (Litex Lovech, Bulgaria)
Nabil Baha (Naval de Maio, Portugal)
Jaoud Zairi (Sochaux, France)
Tarek Chihab (FC Zurich, Switzerland)
Oulaid Regragui (Ajaccio, France)
Youssef Chippo (Coventry City, England)
Abdelilah Fahmi (Lille, France)
Ali El Omari (Gil Vicente, Portugal)
Faouzi El Brazi (FC Twente, Netherlands)
Moncef Zerka (Nancy, France)
Aziz Benaskar (Laval, France)
Driss Asmar (Malmo, Sweden)

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 26, 2003

Central African Republic at Congo postponed

A military coup has happened in C.A.R earlier this month and it has made it difficult for the game to go ahead.

The game will be rescheduled at a later date.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-congo&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Venue switched for Egypt at Mauritius because of security concerns

The game will now be played at a stadium that holds 800 people.

"No tickets will be sold for the match with invites being sent to officials, players, sponsors and youngsters from the football academy of a local club."

Mauritius also set an attendance all time low for an ANCQ in June 2001 when only 78 people showed up to watch them play Liberia.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 27, 2003

Ivory Coast prepare for Burundi clash

"Former Africa champions Ivory Coast have set up camp in Kenya to prepare for their African Nations Cup qualifier against Burundi in Bujumbura on Sunday."

http://www.dailysoccer.com/?page=art&Article=6394&country=&offset=0&ref=hl

desertfox2 · Mar 29, 2003

some final results from today:

Mauritius 0-1 Egypt
Nigeria 1-0 Malawi
Zambia 1-0 Tanzania
Mauritania 0-4 Kenya

In progress:

Cape Verde Is 0-0 Togo (1st half)
Gabon 1-0 Equatorial Guinea (1st half)
Rwanda 0-0 Uganda (1st half)

None of these results are really that surprising, huge wins for Egypt and Nigeria. Many games left though.

desertfox2 · Mar 29, 2003

more final results:

Gabon 4-0 Equatorial Guinea
Uganda 0-0 Rwanda

in progress:

Togo 0-0 Cape Verde Is (late 2nd half)
Morocco 0-0 Sierra Leone (2nd half)

desertfox2 · Mar 29, 2003

one more final result:

Sierra Leone 0-0 Morocco

The bbc site is weird, they had Togo-Cape Verde Is. match and the Sudan-Benin match going but I don't even think they were playing.

Anyways, this was a good draw for Morocco as the two teams fight for first in the group.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 29, 2003

Other results...

Sudan 3 Benin 0
(Tambal 35, 70, Kabir 68)

Cape Verde Islands 2 Togo 1
(Duco 68, Calo 80; Wondu 37)

Full standings and results

http://www.dailysoccer.com/?page=art&Article=6469&country=&offset=1&ref=hl

Cape Verde has a real chance to qualify for the 2004 African Nations Cup....

desertfox2 · Mar 30, 2003

Ok now the bbc has the final results up for those two matches...whatever lol.

And yeah, Cape Verde Is may actually have a decent chance but Kenya already beat them at home and Kenya is looking like the favorite now.

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 30, 2003

Originally posted by desertfox2
Ok now the bbc has the final results up for those two matches...whatever lol.

And yeah, Cape Verde Is may actually have a decent chance but Kenya already beat them at home and Kenya is looking like the favorite now.
Click to expand...

I don't think Cape Verde Islands will finish first, but they have a strong chance to finish second. I thought the top two from each four team group qualify?

Finals from today:

Ethiopia 1 Liberia 0
(Antenehe Feleke 80)
att: 30,000

Burundi 0 Ivory Coast 1
Very important road win for Ivory Coast

Zimbabwe 3 Seychelles 1

Eriteria 0 Mali 2

Swaziland 1 DR Congo 1

Namibia 0 Chad 0

Games still to be played....

Guinea vs Niger, Gambia vs Senegal, and Libya vs Botswana

Canadian_Supporter · Mar 30, 2003

My mistake, the Chad-Namibia match was not a final.

Games in progress:

Chad 1 Namibia 0 second half
(Mahamad Hisseine 57')

Guniea 0 Niger 0

Gambia 0 Senegal 0

This game is a final

Mozambique 0 Burkina Faso 0
att: 25,000

desertfox2 · Mar 30, 2003

Just to update some final results:

Chad 2-0 Namibia

Guinea 2-0 Niger

Gambia 0-0 Senegal

Gambia is looking a lot tougher than a lot of people made them out to be. Even though Senegal still looks like the favorite to win the group, Gambia is giving them a run for their money.

BTW, in the groups of 4 only the winners qualify however, the best runner-up of all of the groups of 4 will also qualify.

13 group winners
best runner-up in groups of 4
Cameroon (holders)
Tunisia (host)

= 16 nations