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Amajita beat Nigeria to book place in U20 AFCON final

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Tylon Smith of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Semi Final match between South Africa and Nigeria on the 15 May 2025 at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Amajita advanced to the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations after they defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the semi-final played at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

South Africa progressed to the final two thanks to a 66th-minute goal from Tylon Smith to ensure the victory for Raymond Mdaka’s team.

Amajita are now set to take on the U20 Morocco side in the final, which is set to be played at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, May 18, with kick-off set for 20:00.

Coach Mdaka was full of praise for his side and believed they showed real character throughout the tournament leading up to the final.

“Yes, another win, congratulations to the boys. What a good job, good character, very disciplined, sticking to the agreements, tactical, technical. We really appreciate it,” Mdaka said.

“As much it was not easy, our boys are growing in each and every match, growing in character and growing in everything. Thank you so much and well done boys and well done for the country.”

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