The 2008 CAR Development Trophy, also known as the 2008 Africa Junior Trophy, was the fifth edition of second level

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tournament in Africa. The competition involved thirteen teams that are divided into three zones (North, center and South). In the north there were two pools of three teams. In the 2008 edition

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and

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did not participate, due to involvement in the World Cup qualifiers.

Southern Tournament

*Was hosted by

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Center Tournament

The tournament was played in

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Northern Tournament

The tournament was hosted in

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Pool A ---- ---- ---- ---- Pool B ---- ---- ---- ---- 5th versus 6th Playoff ---- ---- 3rd versus 4th Playoff ---- ---- Final ---- ----

References

External links

Determined format by CAR

Sources

Burundi tournament results
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