Nigeria's Flying Eagles will lock horns with defending champions Senegal in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations following the conclusion of Group C proceedings in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports .
Senegal secured their place as Group C runners-up after a much-needed 2-0 win over DR Congo on Thursday evening.
Cheikh Thiam's early opener and Ibrahima Dieng's late penalty propelled the Young Teranga Lions from third place into the knockout rounds on goal difference, having finished level on points with DR Congo.
Ghana, meanwhile, claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic to top the group with seven points. That result ensured they avoided a potential clash with eternal rivals Nigeria in the next round.
Instead, it is Senegal who will face the most successful team in U20 AFCON history. Nigeria, seven-time champions, advanced to the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group B with five points.