U20 AFCON: Aigbogun Gingers Flying Eagles for Third Place Clash

Nigeria’s U-20 male team, Flying Eagles failed to reach the final of the ongoing Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 4-3 defeat on penalty to Junior Eagles of Mali in their semifinal match, Wednesday
But coach Paul Aigbogun said his team was only unlucky, but against South Africa on Saturday, his wards will shake off the loss and play with pride.

“It was a very difficult match against Mali and we fought as it should but unfortunately for us Mali won.”

“ We must now focus on the game at hand. I’m proud of the boys and what they have achieved.”

Mali will face Senegal on Sunday in the final and according to  Senegal head coach, Youssouph Dabo, the match will be tough.

“Facing Mali will be a different match because it is a final. We had beaten them in the first game but I said it after that game that they can go far so I am not surprised to see them in the final.”

The 7-time African champions will face the loser of the second clash between South Africa and Senegal in the 3rd Place match on Sunday in Niamey.

February 15, 2019