South Africa 1-0 Nigeria- Flying Eagles lose in U20 AFCON semifinal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Posted On May 16, 2025
The team led by Aliyu Zubairu suffered a 1-0 loss to the Amajita of South Africa in their semifinal U-20 AFCON clash on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The game was a cagey affair as both team choose to operate on the counter attack.
The Flying Eagles dominated possession but did not make use of it as the game stayed level at the halftime break. To start the second half, the Flying Eagles were dealt a blow as 15-year-old goalkeeper Ebenezer Ifeanyi- Harcourt suffered an injury. He was replaced by Ajia Soliu Yakub in the 51st minute with the game still tied. Yakub would try to gather a cross only to be beaten by a header from Tylon Christopher Smith to give South Africa the lead in the 66th minute. Zubairu rang the changes but the Flying Eagles were unable to get an equalizer as South Africa held on for the win.
