Francophonie Games: The U-20 Leopards eliminated in the group stage

The junior Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), host country of the 9th Francophonie Games, were eliminated at the end of the group stage of the U-20 men’s football tournament.

The Leopards were eliminated following their defeat at the start of the competition on the first day against the young Beninese team, with a score of zero to two, and for not meeting the criterion of the best second place. Niger thus finishes as the best loser to qualify for the semi-finals after its 5-0 victory over Lebanon in Group C.