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The Away Goals Rule in Africa

With Caf yet to confirm if they will follow the Uefa way, Goal outlines the breakdown of the away goals rule

On Friday, Uefa confirmed the away goals rule will be abolished from European competitions, with the change being put into place in time for the 2021-22 season.

The away goals rule has been used for over half a century but will no longer be used to decide knockout matches in Uefa club competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League.

While Caf is yet to confirm whether they will follow Uefa by abolishing the rule in Africa, Goal gives you the meaning behind the away goal rule and how it works.