The result meant the Flying Eagles qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament and also secured a spot at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. The Flying Eagles missed an opportunity to score an early goal when Nafizi Yahaya missed their only clear-cut chance of the first half in the fourth minute. The Flying Eagles, however, broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute through Alhassan’s free-kick which beat the Niger goalkeeper to hand Aigbogun’s side their second win in the competition. Niger Republic and Burundi both crashed out of the competition after the hosts finished third with two points, while Burundi finished at the bottom of log with one point. The 2019 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations which is in its 15th edition kicked off on Feb. 2 and is expected to end on Feb.17.

Source: Punch February 08, 2019 20:37 UTC