South Africa’s Amajita have advanced to the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following a narrow 1–0 win over Nigeria’s Flying Eagles.
Despite enjoying long spells of possession and creating a flurry of chances, Nigeria’s seven-time champions failed to convert pressure into goals, crashing out of the title race.
Kparobo Arierhi spurned three clear-cut opportunities in a frustrating first half, while substitutes Mendos Rickson and Auwal Ibrahim also went close late on.
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South Africa remained resolute under pressure, with captain Daniel Bameyi clearing off the line after a fumble by Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.
The decisive moment arrived in the 66th minute when defender Tylon Smith capitalised on a misjudged cross by Yakub to head home the winner.
Nigeria now drop into Sunday’s third-place playoff, where they will face the loser of the second semi-final between hosts Egypt and Morocco.
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