Nigeria's U20 coach Aliyu Zubairu says the Flying Eagles are fired up and ready for a fiery semi-final battle against South Africa's Amajita in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports .
Fresh off a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over holders Senegal after 120 gruelling minutes, Nigeria are eyeing another big scalp - and a place in the final - as they face familiar rivals South Africa at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium.
While the Flying Eagles impressed against Senegal, coach Zubairu believes his boys could be set to play their best match at the tournament against the South Africans.
We know the rivalry between Nigeria South Africa - Flying Eagles set to settle old scores with AmajitasGet Our Sports News First - Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!The former El-Kanemi Warriors boss believes his side has grown significantly since their tournament opener against Tunisia and will deliver an improved performance in the last four.
The rivalry between the two nations stretches back decades. While Nigeria boast a record seven U20 titles 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011, 2015, South Africa have never lifted the trophy. Their best finish came in 1997 as runners-up.
