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2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches were organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to decide the participating teams of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, the 31st edition of the international men's football championship of Africa. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Gabon who qualified automatically as hosts. Draw A total of 52 teams entered the tournament, including the hosts (Gabon) which qualified automatically for the final tournament. The draw for the qualification stage took place on 8 April 2015, immediately after the announcement of the host nation, originally scheduled at 12:30 UTC+2 at the Marriott ‘Zamalek’ Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, but delayed to 15:00. The host nation team (Gabon) was also drawn into a group and played games against those in that group; however, these matches were only be considered as friendlies and not counted for the standings. Due to the cancellation of Morocco being hosts of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hillal Soudani
El Arabi Hilal Soudani ( ar, العربي هلال سوداني; born 25 November 1987) is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Damac and the Algeria national team. Soudani made his international debut in 2010, and featured at the 2013, 2015 and 2017 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. As of November 2019, he has won 52 international caps and scored 23 goals, making him Algeria's sixth-highest goalscorer in history. Club career ASO Chlef Born in Chlef, Soudani began his career in the junior ranks of his hometown club ASO Chlef. In May 2006, aged 19, he made his first team debut for the club as a substitute against USM Annaba in the 28th round of the 2005–06 Algerian Championnat National, coming on for Samir Zaoui in the 72nd minute. In 2008, Soudani was chosen as the 2008 Young Player of the Year by DZFoot after scoring 11 goals in 24 games in the 2007–08 season. In June 2011, Soudani went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Points (association Football)
Three points for a win is a standard used in many sports leagues and group tournaments, especially in association football, in which three points are awarded to the team winning a match, with no points awarded to the losing team. If the game is drawn, each team receives one point. Many leagues and competitions originally awarded two points for a win and one point for a draw, before switching to the three points for a win system. The change is significant in league tables, where teams typically play 30–40 games per season. The system places additional value on wins compared to draws such that teams with a higher number of wins may rank higher in tables than teams with a lower number of wins but more draws. Rationale "Three points for a win" is supposed to encourage more attacking play than "two points for a win", as teams will not settle for a draw if the prospect of gaining two extra points (by playing for a late winning goal) outweighs the prospect of losing one point by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group J
Group J of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Algeria, Ethiopia, Lesotho, and Seychelles. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Algeria, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;7 goals * Hillal Soudani ;6 goals * Getaneh Kebede ;4 goals * Islam Slimani ;2 goals * Sofiane Feghouli * Faouzi Ghoulam * Riyad Mahrez * Saphir Taïder * Saladin Said * Dine Suzette ;1 goal * Nabil Bentaleb * Yassine Benzia * Ryad Boudebouz * Yacine Brahimi * Rachid Ghezzal * Aïssa Mandi * Dawit Fekadu * Gatoch Panom * Seyoum Tesfaye * Sunny Jane * Tumelo Khutlang * Ralekoti Mokhahlane * Bokang Mothoana * Jane Thabantso * Achille Henriette * N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group H
Group H of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Ghana, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Mauritius. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Ghana, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;3 goals * Jordan Ayew * Ernest Sugira ;2 goals * Christian Atsu * Asamoah Gyan * Domingues * Apson Manjate * Jacques Tuyisenge ;1 goal * David Accam * Frank Acheampong * André Ayew * John Boye * Jeffrey Schlupp * Samuel Tetteh * Mubarak Wakaso * Fabien Pithia * Francis Rasolofonirina * Andy Sophie * Bheu António Januário * Jean-Baptiste Mugiraneza * Muhadjiri Hakizimana * Dominique Savio Nshuti * Fitina Omborenga Notes References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group F
Group F of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Cape Verde, Morocco, Libya, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Morocco, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;4 goals * Youssef El-Arabi ;3 goals * Mohamed Zubya ;2 goals * Djaniny * Nabil Dirar * Luís Leal ;1 goal * Babanco * Odaïr Fortes * Ricardo Gomes * Kay * Ryan Mendes * Nuno Jóia * Nuno Rocha * Garry Rodrigues * Júlio Tavares * Faisal Al Badri * Sanad Al Ouarfali * Fouad Al Triki * Mohamed El Monir * Ali Elmusrati * Nordin Amrabat * Aziz Bouhaddouz * Omar El Kaddouri * Hakim Ziyech * Faduley ;1 own goal * Ahmed El Trbi () No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group E
Group E of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Zambia, Congo, Kenya, and Guinea-Bissau. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Guinea-Bissau, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;5 goals * Férébory Doré ;3 goals * Winston Kalengo ;2 goals * Jordan Massengo * Prince Oniangué * Zezinho * Ayub Masika * Collins Mbesuma ;1 goal * Idrissa Camará * Cícero * Eridson * Frédéric Mendy * Toni Silva * Eric Johanna * Michael Olunga * Paul Were * Rainford Kalaba Rainford Kalaba (born 14 August 1986) is a Zambian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Linafoot club TP Mazembe. Career Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group D
Group D of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Burkina Faso, Uganda, Botswana, and Comoros. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Burkina Faso, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, while group runners-up Uganda also qualified due to being one of the two group runners-up with the best records. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;2 goals * Joel Mogorosi ;1 goal * Onkabetse Makgantai * Galabgwe Moyana * Thabang Sesinyi * Aristide Bancé * Banou Diawara * Préjuce Nakoulma * Jonathan Pitroipa * Alain Traoré * Jonathan Zongo * Youssouf M'Changama * El Fardou Ben Nabouhane * Khalid Aucho * Luwagga Kizito Luwagga William Kizito (born 20 December 1993) is a Ugandan p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group C
Group C of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Mali, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, and South Sudan. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Mali, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;5 goals * Stéphane Sessègnon ;3 goals * Abdoulay Diaby ;2 goals * Frédéric Gounongbe * Emilio Nsue * Moussa Doumbia * Modibo Maïga ;1 goal * Khaled Adénon * David Djigla * Jodel Dossou * Steve Mounié * Mickaël Poté * Carlos Akapo * Josete Miranda * Randy * Iván Zarandona * Salif Coulibaly * Moussa Marega * Adama Traoré * Molla Wagué * Mustapha Yatabaré * Sambou Yatabaré * Chol Peter Bentiu * Sebit Bruno * Atak Lual Notes Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group B
Group B of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: DR Congo, Angola, Central African Republic, and Madagascar. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. DR Congo, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;3 goals * Gelson * Moussa Limane * Cédric Bakambu ;2 goals * Vianney Mabidé * Jonathan Bolingi * Jordan Botaka * Joël Kimwaki * Paul-José M'Poku * Firmin Ndombe Mubele ;1 goal * Fredy * Gilberto * Dolly Menga * Pana * Junior Gourrier * Salif Kéïta * Foxi Kéthévoama * Eloge Enza Yamissi * Yannick Bolasie * Neeskens Kebano * Elia Meschak * Carolus Andriamatsinoro * Faneva Imà Andriatsima * Fabrice Angio Rakotondraibe * Pascal R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group A
Group A of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Tunisia, Togo, Liberia, and Djibouti. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Tunisia, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, while group runners-up Togo also qualified due to being one of the two group runners-up with the best records. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;5 goals * William Jebor ;3 goals * Yassine Chikhaoui ;2 goals * Anthony Laffor * Komlan Agbégniadan * Floyd Ayité * Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba * Saber Khalifa * Taha Yassine Khenissi ;1 goal * Mohamed Liban * Francis Doe * Gizzie Dorbor * Sam Johnson * Mark Paye * Emmanuel Adebayor * Serge Akakpo * Sadat Ouro-Akoriko * Vincent Bossou * Mathieu Dossevi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group G
Group G of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The teams in the group played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. The group originally consisted of four teams: Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania, and Chad. However, on 27 March 2016 it was announced that Chad had withdrawn from the competition on financial grounds. As per the competition's regulations, the matches involving Chad and played up to that point were annulled, and the scheduled forthcoming matches involving Chad were cancelled. Egypt, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. After Chad's withdrawal, the runners-up could no longer qualify as one of the two group runners-up with the best records, as any groups reduced to just three teams had only the group winner qualifying for the finals and were not considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group I
Group I of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of three teams: Ivory Coast, Sudan, and Sierra Leone. The hosts of the final tournament, Gabon national football team, Gabon, had also been drawn into this group and played games against the other three teams in the group; however, these matches were only considered as friendlies and not counted for the standings. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Ivory Coast, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Since this group only had three teams, the runners-up were not eligible to qualify as one of the two group runners-up with the best records. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Centralised friendlies ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;1 goal * Gervinh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
