Nigeria will go into today’s Group A second game at the on-going African U-20 Nations Cup with the knowledge that a victory over South Africa will take them to the semifinals of the competition. The Flying Eagles also know that South Africa are desperate for the win that will take them closer to the next round and will therefore come all out for that victory.
Nigeria lead Group A with three points after beating Burundi in their opening game on Saturday, while South Africa are on one point following their draw with hosts, Niger Republic the same day. A win for Nigeria will push them to the semifinals and also fetch the Flying Eagles a ticket to the U-20 World Cup scheduled for Poland later this year.
The South Africans must beat Nigeria to overtake the Flying Eagles on the log and then play for at least a draw when they meet Burundi in their last game. But Flying Eagles’ Coach, Paul Aigbogun knows the extent of the South Africans’ ambition and has, therefore, charged his wards to go all out for the kill today. Read more