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The local organizing committee of the U-20 CAN, scheduled for February-March in Niger, has selected the cities of Niamey and Maradi to host the two pools of the competition, said the APS of The Nigerian Football Federation (FENIFOOT)
The city of Maradi, the economic capital of Niger, is 600 km from Niamey, "not far from Nigeria," say the officials of FENIFOOT.
"The The city of Maradi has long been regarded as the economic capital of Niger, "they add
Niger and Senegal are expected to be top of the competition finals.
Seven out of eight countries to take part the competition is already known, it is Niger (organizing country), Mali, Nigeria, Burundi, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Senegal, finalist of the two previous editions.
Ghana and Benin will clash r in August for the last ticket
The African Football Confederation sent a first inspection to Niger, from July 21st to 23rd, a 2nd is expected at the end of August, informs FENIFOOT.
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