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. It took place in January and February 2023. The new

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were first used on 21 January 2023 for the – game. were the winners, defeating in the final.

Competition format

The teams are drawn into two groups of four teams. Each team plays the other teams in their group once, earning 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw. The group winners advance to the final.

Competition format

Results

Group A

Group A results

Group B

Group B results

Final

References