With a goal from Tylon Smith in the 67th minute, South Africa overcame Nigeria (1-0) on Thursday in the semi-final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025. A valuable victory for the Bafana Bafana, securing their place in the final.
South Africa will compete in the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in Egypt. The Bafana Bafana earned their spot in the final showdown after their victory against Nigeria on Thursday evening.
Facing the Flying Eagles in a semi-final match, the South Africans emerged victorious with a 1-0 score. The only goal of the game was scored by Tylon Smith in the 67th minute (1-0).
In the final, South Africa will face Morocco, who defeated Egypt (1-0) in the other semi-final of this junior AFCON. The clash is scheduled for this Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.