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JUST IN: Nigeria's Flying Eagles qualify for World Cup after dramatic win over Senegal

  • Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured a spot in the CAF U-20 AFCON semifinals and the FIFA U-20 World Cup by overcoming reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout, winning 3-1 after a goalless match at Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.
  • The match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra time, with Nigeria prevailing thanks to composure and sharp penalty execution in a highly contested game.
  • Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt played a vital role by making two key saves, including during the penalty shootout, while spot kicks were successfully converted by Benjamin, Chukwu, and Ayuma.
  • Team captain Daniel Bameyi emphasized the significance of the match, highlighting that the victory meant advancing toward World Cup qualification and moving closer to securing the championship.
  • This victory secured Nigeria's place in the semifinals and qualified them for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, advancing their quest for an eighth continental title.
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(wiwsport) - At the end of the quarter finals of the CAN U-20 played on Monday, May 12, four selections have composted their ticket for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scheduled for 2025 in Chile. In the most anticipated shock of these quarters, Nigeria ended the course of Senegal, champion in [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site #1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source article: CAN U-20: Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt …

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Per Second News broke the news in on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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