AFCON U20 – South Sudan register first-ever win against CAR
1 min read![](https://i0.wp.com/rabsportsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fpqolj-XoAIY_wp-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
AFCON U-20 Results 23/02/2023
Central African Republic 0-1 South Sudan
Congo 2-2 Uganda
Thursday – The South Sudan U-20 team won their first-ever U-20 Africa Cup of Nations match on Thursday, beating Central African Republic (CAR) 1-0.
READ MORE: AFCON U-20 – Senegal advance to the knockout stage as Nigeria earn first victory
![](https://i0.wp.com/rabsportsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FpqoJLqXwAYRwwV.jpg?resize=640%2C384&ssl=1)
South Sudan forward Paul Mara Jawa won and converted a penalty against the Central African Republic (CAR) to secure the Young Bright Stars a hard fought win at the Suez Canal Stadium.
READ MORE: FUFA Beach Soccer League Fixtures – Wolves entertain MUBS
The win revived the East African nation’s chances of progressing into knockout stages after losing their opener to Congo.
![](https://i0.wp.com/rabsportsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FpqgkWeWAAI1fnT.jpg?resize=640%2C426&ssl=1)
The Young Bright Stars take on second placed Uganda in their last Group B match in what will be a repeat of the CECAFA U-20 Championship final which South Sudan lost 2-1.
READ MORE: Hockey – Uganda Cup 2nd edition fixtures out
In the other match, table leaders Congo will play bottom placed Congo Brazzaville to wrap matters in Group B.