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U20 AFCON: South Africa beat Morocco to win historic title

U20 AFCON: South Africa beat Morocco to win historic title

South Africa edged Morocco 1-0 on Sunday to win a historic under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt, Afrosport reports. A second-half strike from Gomolemo Kekana was enough to hand the Amajita their maiden title as they got revenge for a 1-0 loss to the same opponent 28 years ago. FULL-TIME! South Africa takes the win over Morocco. 🇿🇦#TotalEnergiesAFCONU20...

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles beat hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties to claim a bronze medal at the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles played out a 1-1 draw with the Young Pharaohs after regulation time at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, and both sides marched on to penalties as the third-place playoff did not feature extra time. FULL-TIME! Nigeria edges...

Flying Eagles defeat Ivory Coast in international friendly in Abidjan

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge Senegal on penalties to reach semis, clinch World Cup ticket

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Monday edged defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties at the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt to seal a place in the semi-finals and also secure a spot at this year’s U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile. With the quarter-final encounter goalless after 120 minutes of football, Sporting Lagos goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt willed the Flying Eagles to victory with his heroics in...