The 2006 Africa Cup was the seventh edition of highest level

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Division 1 (Africa Cup)

Pool Stage

Pool 1 & 2 were played on home and away basis as they also counted for Round 2 of

. Pool winners qualify for the semi-finals.

Pool 1

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Pool 2

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Pool 3

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Pool 4

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Knockout stage

Semi-finals

Second semi-final on home and away because of the

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Final

Division 2

Notes and references

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