The Union of Central African Football Federations (UNIFFAC) tournament ended with a great victory for the Panthers of Gabon, who won the first edition of the FATSHI Cup. Despite their victory against the red devils of Congo Brazzaville, the Leopards under 20 of the DRC could not dethrone the Gabonese from their first place.
In the final, the Panthères of Gabon faced the Fauves du Bas-Oubangui of the CAR and won with a score of 2-0. The goals were scored by Jalex Mabela in the 37th minute and Owar Sawadogo in added time in the second half. This victory confirmed the domination of the Gabonese throughout the tournament.
Despite losing on the first day to the Panthers of Gabon, the Leopards Under 20 of the DRC managed to climb to second place in the tournament thanks to their victory against the Red Devils of Congo Brazzaville. The Congolese goals were scored by Djodjo NKombe Eale in the 29th minute and Mardochée Kalengalenga in the 86th minute.
In the final ranking, it is therefore Gabon which occupies first place with 7 points, followed by the DRC in second place with 6 points, Congo Brazzaville in third place with 4 points and RCA which finishes in fourth place. square with zero points.
This UNIFFAC tournament was an opportunity for young players from the region to display their talent and passion for football. The competition was marked by intense encounters and remarkable performances by each participating team.
Despite their second place, the Leopards under 20 of the DRC can be proud of their journey and their performance during this tournament. This shows the potential and the quality of the training of young Congolese players.
Football is a major issue in the Central African region, and UNIFFAC has managed to organize a quality tournament highlighting the talents of tomorrow. This kind of competition allows young players to gain experience and get noticed by recruiters and professional clubs.
The future of football in Central Africa looks bright with emerging talent and high level competitions. The DRC Under-20 Leopards have shown their potential, and no doubt they will continue to progress and shine on the pitch.
In conclusion, the FATSHI Cup was an exciting and emotional tournament for the participating teams. Congratulations to the Panthers of Gabon for their victory and to the Under-20 Leopards of the DRC for their great performance