Hosts Congo edged Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach the African Youth Championship semis and book their place in the World Cup for the first time in their history. Franchel Ibara scored what proved to be the winner from the penalty spot two minutes before the break. Congo finished second in Group A with six points, three behind leaders Gambia, who concluded the group stage with 100% record after registering a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast. Abdoulaye Kenmansally scored six minutes from time to widen Ivory Coast's misery as they lost the three games and didn't score a single goal.