Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 defeat to South Africa.
After a goalless first half, the Amajita struck midway into the second period to earn passage to final.
Tylon Smith headed past a stranded Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ajia Yakub, who had replaced the injured Ebenezer Harcourt, in the 66th minute to send his side to the final.
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The Flying Eagles made several attempts to level the game but were thwarted by the South Africa goalkeeper with some excellent saves.
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It is the first U-20 AFCON final for South Africa in 28 years, while the Flying Eagles, who have won the tournament seven times, will now be looking to earn bronze for a second time in a row.
South Africa will face either Morocco or hosts Egypt in the final, with the Flying Eagles playing the losers of the second semi-final in the third-place match, on the 18th of May, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.
