Unless South Africa fail to beat Burundi in Group A’s second game at the on-going African U-20 Nations Cup, one of either Nigeria or hosts, Niger Republic will exit the competition today.
Nigeria leads the group with four points, while Niger Republic and South Africa are on two points each. Burundi is on one point and needs to beat South Africa to have the chance of advancing to the semifinals.
On the other hand, Niger Republic must beat Nigeria to move on, while a draw will suffice for the Flying Eagles.
Looking ahead to a tough encounter with the hosts, Flying Eagles’ Head Coach, Paul Aigbogun said yesterday that his boys would go for an outright win. Read more