Tournament Format:
- Groups:
- Group A: Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan
- Group B: Tanzania, Sudan, Burundi, Somalia
- Group C: Malawi, Eritrea, Rwanda, Zanzibar
Match Schedule:
Group A:
- Nov 24: Ethiopia vs Sudan, Uganda vs Kenya
- Nov 27: South Sudan vs Kenya, Uganda vs Ethiopia
- Nov 30: Kenya vs Ethiopia, South Sudan vs Uganda
Group B:
- Nov 25: Burundi vs Somalia, Tanzania vs Sudan
- Nov 28: Somalia vs Sudan, Tanzania vs Burundi
- Dec 1: Sudan vs Burundi, Somalia vs Tanzania
Group C:
- Nov 26: Zanzibar vs Eritrea, Rwanda vs Malawi
- Nov 29: Malawi vs Eritrea, Rwanda vs Zanzibar
- Dec 1: Malawi vs Zanzibar, Eritrea vs Rwanda
Quarter-finals:
Semi-finals:
Final:
Additional Information:
- After the elimination phase, the first two teams from each group will be joined by two best losers to compete in the quarter-finals.
This structure suggests a tournament with group-stage matches leading to knockout stages (quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final). It’s a common format in football competitions. If you have any specific questions or if you’d like more information on a particular aspect, feel free to ask!
