Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense 3-1 penalty shootout win against Senegal. The match ended goalless in regulation time.
- Flying Eagles triumphed 3-1 on penalties after a goalless full-time against Senegal.
- The victory propels Nigeria into the semi-finals of the U-20 AFCON tournament.
- Coach Ladan Bosso praised the team’s resilience under pressure and focus during penalties.
Fans across Nigeria erupted in celebration after the shootout win, hailing the team’s grit and composure. For many, the victory offers a rare moment of national pride amid ongoing economic and political tension at home.
Can the Flying Eagles go all the way and reclaim the U-20 AFCON title? With the semi-finals ahead, all eyes remain on their next opponents.
