The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place at this year’s U-20 World Cup after edging Uganda 1-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final tie with Uganda
A first half own goal by Uganda’s Ibrahim Juma, earned Ladan Bosso’s side their third consecutive win of the 2023 U-20 AFCON in Egypt.
They are the second team to seal qualification to the World Cup after Senegal edged Benin Republic to become the first team to book their place.
The Flying Eagles will now wait for the winner of the quarter-final clash between South Sudan and Gambia.