# UNIFFAC U20 qualifying tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uniffac-u20-qualifying-tournament
> Updated: 2026-10-18T14:11:14.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The UNIFFAC U20 qualifying tournament commenced in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on October 12, 2026. Organized by the Union of Central African Football Federations and CAF, the competition serves as a qualifier for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Group A includes Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic, while Group B consists of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Congo-Brazzaville. Matches are centered at the Stade d’Olembe.

Following the group stages, Cameroon’s U20 team advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over the Central African Republic. Striker Samuel Fonyuy Achu scored both goals in the match, bringing his tournament total to four. Cameroon is positioned to qualify for the 2027 tournament if they finish as one of the two best teams. They are scheduled to face the runner-up of Group B in the semi-finals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Cameroon U20 advances to UNIFFAC semi-finals after beating Central African Republic

Samuel Fonyuy Achu scored twice as Cameroon defeated the Central African Republic 2-0, moving the U20 Lions closer to qualifying for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cameroon-u20-advances-to-uniffac-semi-finals-after-beating-central-african-republic

### 2026-10-09: UNIFFAC U20 tournament begins in Yaoundé

The UNIFFAC U20 qualifying tournament begins in Yaoundé, featuring Central African nations competing for a spot in the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uniffac-u20-tournament-begins-in-yaound

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