Tanzania qualifies with 2 factors, an unprecedented feat in AFCON
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Tanzania has clinched its first-ever qualification for the spherical of 16 on the Africa Cup of Nations, whereas setting a new report within the course of.
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With simply two factors on the board, they’ve change into the first workforce to advance with such a low tally because the introduction of the most effective third-placed groups format at AFCON 2019.
The Taifa Stars secured their spot after a 1-1 draw in opposition to Tunisia on Tuesday in Rabat, edging out Uganda, who completed final in Group C with only one level.
Statistically, two different third-placed groups additionally had two factors, however Tanzania outperformed Comoros on purpose distinction (-2 in comparison with -1) and Angola when it comes to objectives scored (1 purpose versus 2).
This has by no means occurred in different competitions utilizing this method, such because the Euros (2016, 2020 and 2024) and the Asian Cup (2019 and 2023), apart from the 1986 World Cup, when Bulgaria and Uruguay each certified with simply two factors.
Tanzania’s qualification as the most effective third-placed groups means a powerful problem awaits within the spherical of 16, as they’re set to face event hosts Morocco.