The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to face off with Senegal in a highly anticipated U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash.
According to Soccernet.ng, Nigeria secured their place in the knockout rounds as Group B runners-up after a tense 2-2 draw against Kenya. Their opponents, Senegal, edged DR Congo on goal difference to finish second in Group C behind Ghana.
The quarter-final match is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, with kick-off at 13:00 WAT. The game will be played at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaila, Egypt.
Fans can watch the match live on CAF TV, the official YouTube channel of the Confederation of African Football. In addition, real-time updates will be available on Soccernet.ng as the game unfolds.
Both teams bring strong tournament histories into the match. Nigeria, seven-time champions of the U-20 AFCON, are eager to return to the top, while Senegal, the defending champions, aim to keep their title hopes alive.
One of the key moments of the tournament so far came from Nigeria’s attacking duo Bidemi Amole and Divine Oliseh, who were instrumental in helping the Flying Eagles secure a knockout spot.
“With a semifinal ticket at stake, Nigeria will look to upset the reigning champions,” Soccernet wrote, “while Senegal aims to defend their title and prove their strength once more.”
Article updated 5 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
