2012 Cape Town International Challenge
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Africa |
| City | Cape Town |
| Dates | 25 May - 3 June |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
The Cape Town International Challenge is an invitational association football tournament to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa. The tournament has no official name and has also been referred to as Cape Town International Under-20 Challenge,[1] Eight Nations Cup[2] and the 8 Nation under 20 International Football Challenge.[3] The draw was made on 16 May 2012.[4] The tournament is open to players under 20 years of age. It is considered to be a successor to the 2010 Cape Town International Challenge.[3]
The competition was organised by the Cape Town division of the South African Football Association.
- Japan will be represented by their u-19 team.[2]
Squads
South Africa
Head coach: 
Solly Luvhengo
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Argentina
Head coach: 
Marcelo Trobbiani
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Ghana
Head coach: 
Orlando Wellington
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Nigeria
Head coach: 
Sam Obuh
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Group B
Brazil
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Cameroon
Head coach: 
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Kenya
Head coach: 
Stanley Okumbi
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Japan
Head coach: 
Yasushi Yoshida
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Group stage
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| South Africa |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| Nigeria |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Japan |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 |
| Cameroon |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenya |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 |
Knockout stage
| Semi-finals | Final | ||||||
| 1 June 2012 - Athlone Stadium | |||||||
| Argentina |
1 | ||||||
| Japan |
0 | ||||||
| 3 June 2012 - Cape Town Stadium | |||||||
| Argentina |
0 | ||||||
| Brazil |
2 | ||||||
| Third place | |||||||
| 1 June 2012 - Athlone Stadium | 3 June 2012 - Cape Town Stadium | ||||||
| Brazil |
2(4) | Japan |
1 | ||||
| South Africa |
2(3) | South Africa |
1 | ||||
Semi finals
Third place playoff
3 June 2012 14:00 |
| Japan |
1-1 | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
 Shinya Yajima |
Thabani Mthembu | |
| Penalties | ||
| 6-7 |
Cape Town Stadium |
Final
Awards
- Top goal scorer – Thabani Mthembu (5 goals)
- Top goalkeeper - Andres Mehring
- Player of the tournament – Misael Bueno
Group B
Brazil
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Cameroon
Head coach:
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Kenya
Head coach: Stanley Okumbi
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Japan
Head coach: Yasushi Yoshida
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References
- ↑ http://www.safa.net/index.php?page=articles&id=940
- 1 2 "Japan U-19s to take part in Eight Nations Cup in South Africa". Japanese Football Association. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- 1 2 "City hosts 8 Nations Under 20 International Football Challenge 2012". CapeTown.gov.za. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ↑ "Ghana drawn to face Argentina, Nigeria". GhanaWeb.com. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- ↑ http://www.kickoff.com/news/28511/under-20-squad-announced-for-8-nations-tournament.php
- ↑ http://www.jfa.or.jp/eng/topics/2012/139.html
- ↑ http://www.jfa.or.jp/eng/topics/2012/139.html
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