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Oluwafemi Awodele
2 weeks ago
Overview
Nigeria’s growing rivalry with South Africa will add a new chapter to the tale when the Flying Eagles take on the Amajitas in the first semifinal of the ongoing African U-20 Cup of Nations holding in Egypt.
Both teams have already qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, but the South Africans see tomorrow’s clash as another avenue to show that they have come of age.
In the last two years, Nigeria has met South Africa three times with two victories and a draw. The Super Eagles beat Bafana Bafana in the semifinals of the Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while the Super Falcons eliminated the Banyana Banyana in the race to last year’s Olympic Games held in Paris, France.
But in one of the most important games in the rivalry, South Africa came to Uyo to hold the Super Eagles to a draw that has put the Bafana Bafana on the driving seat in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.
more: https://guardian.ng/sport/south-african-coach-promises-stiff-fight-against-nigeria
