Title: The UNIFFAC FATSHI Cup tournament: Victory of the Panthers of Gabon in a breathless competition
Introduction :
The Union of Central African Football Federations (UNIFFAC) tournament, also known as the FATSHI Cup, was the scene of exciting confrontations between the under-20 teams of the DRC, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and CAR. Despite their victory against the Red Devils of Congo Brazzaville, the Leopards of the DRC saw the Panthers of Gabon win the title in a suspenseful final. In this article, we will go over the highlights of this competition and we will come back to the performance of the different teams.
A tournament rich in emotions:
The UNIFFAC FATSHI Cup tournament was marked by intense matches and turnarounds. From the first day, the Leopards of the DRC were surprised by the Panthers of Gabon in a spectacular match which ended in a 4-3 victory in favor of the Gabonese. Despite this defeat, the young Congolese showed their determination by winning their next two games, including a crucial victory against the Red Devils of Congo Brazzaville.
The long-awaited final:
The grand final of the FATSHI Cup pitted the Panthers of Gabon against the Fauves du Bas-Oubangui of the CAR. The Gabonese dominated the game from start to finish thanks to goals from Jalex Mabela in the first half and Owar Sawadogo in added time in the second half. They thus won the tournament with a convincing victory of 2-0. The Fauves of the RCA did not deserve, but they did not manage to find the fault in the solid defense of the Panthères.
The final ranking:
At the end of this thrilling competition, Gabon climbed to the top of the standings with 7 points, closely followed by the DRC in second place with 6 points. Congo Brazzaville took third place with 4 points, while CAR finished fourth without winning a point.
Conclusion :
The UNIFFAC FATSHI Cup tournament provided an opportunity for young talents in African football to showcase their potential and passion for the game. The Gabon Panthers earned their victory with their solid performances throughout the competition. The Leopards of the DRC also showed great things despite their defeat in the final. This tournament has been an important showcase for the youth of African football and portends a bright future for these up-and-coming talents.