As Nigeria put together to face South Africa within the semi-final of the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured followers that the crew has been working onerous to repair their goal-scoring issues.
The essential tie shall be performed on Thursday on the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, with kick-off set for six:00 PM native time (4:00 PM Nigerian time). Each Nigeria and South Africa have already certified for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after reaching the final 4 of the event.
Talking forward of the semi-final, Coach Zubairu admitted that the crew had struggled to transform possibilities in earlier matches, however mentioned these points have now been addressed in coaching.
“We have now actually labored on the low scoring tally downside. Yesterday’s session was devoted fully to that concern,” Zubairu mentioned.
“We skilled all our attackers to sharpen their decision-making in entrance of purpose. I imagine we’re going to see constructive outcomes going ahead.”
Zubairu additionally gave a constructive replace on crew health, confirming that every one gamers are absolutely match and obtainable for choice towards South Africa.
Nigeria, who’ve received the U-20 AFCON title seven occasions, shall be seeking to guide one other last look and edge nearer to lifting their eighth continental crown.
