Algeria did not achieve a clean sweep in the first round, but they secured their ticket to League A. The young Fennecs showed solidity after a 1-0 victory against Argentina and a big 5-0 win over Suriname.
Ivory Coast paid dearly for their misstep in the last group match. Beaten, they can no longer aim for the historic title. The young Elephants are relegated to League B.
The tournament continues in Azerbaijan with high stakes for the African teams.
