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Flying Eagles goalkeeper has revealed that they are unstoppable in quest to win U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has confidently asserted that South Africa will not stand in the way of Nigeria securing a spot in the final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
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06:09 - 14.05.2025
Nigeria vs South Africa: Flying Eagles coach promises real battle against little rival Amajita in AFCON U20 showdown
The Flying Eagles boss Zubairu has vowed that Nigerians will see a determined and more composed team against South Africa after sealing a ticket to the FIFA U20 World Cup.
The seven-time champions are set to clash with Amajita in a highly anticipated semi-final encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia on Thursday.
This will mark the fourth time Nigeria and South Africa have faced each other at the U-20 AFCON finals, with both nations having recorded one victory apiece, and one game ending in a draw, setting the stage for another potentially tight contest.
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Harcourt, the shot-stopper for Sporting Lagos, emphasised that having already achieved their initial goal of qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the Flying Eagles' focus has now firmly shifted to lifting the continental trophy.
“We were talking about the ticket to the World Cup before the start of the competition, now we have that,” Harcourt told the team’s media officer, Shariff Abdallah via Complete Sports.
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05:10 - 14.05.2025
Nigeria vs South Africa: Time and where to watch Flying Eagles U-20 AFCON semifinal
Time and where to watch the Flying Eagles of Nigeria U-20 AFCON semifinal against the Amajita of South Africa.
He continued, “Now, the main target is the trophy. I’m very sure we will win the trophy. We will prepare well for the game against South Africa.”
Acknowledging the quality of their opponents, Harcourt expressed his belief in the Flying Eagles' ability to overcome the challenge.
“It’s a good team we have here, the South Africans too are good, but we do our best to win the game," he added.
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08:55 - 13.05.2025
Nigeria vs South Africa: Flying Eagles to face Amajita in U-20 AFCON semifinal
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria get U-20 AFCON semifinal opponents, and it will be the Amajita of South Africa.
Harcourt's confident pronouncements reflect the determined spirit within the Flying Eagles camp as they aim to add an eighth U-20 AFCON title to their impressive record and continue their journey towards potential World Cup glory.
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