I had this funny tought if all participant in Nigeria group end up with draw through out i.e Nigeria 0-zambia 0
Nigeria 1-ethopia1
which rule is goin to be applied for quification? or maybe CAF will invite Blatter for exclusive new AFCON rules . Just a joke pls dnt break my head oo

If the four teams in the group end up with the same points and we have a tie. . .
For example, if after all the 4 group stage games, we have a draw throughout. . .

Nigeria. 3
Zambia. 3
Ethiopia 3
Burks. 3


The following criteria will be used to select which team qualifies to the next round.

* goal difference
* number of goals conceded by each team (goals against)
* number of goals scored by each team (goals for)


If we still have a tie then. . .
* number of cards (red or yellow) issued against each team is considered. (Meaning simple indiscipline could cost you qualification into the next round)

Finally if we still have a tie. . .
*Then lots cast by officials are used to select the lucky teams that proceed to the next round.