South Africa U20 vs Nigeria U20

Africa U20 Cup of Nations - Semi-finals 15 May 2025, 15:00
South Africa U20
South Africa U20
1–0
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Nigeria U20
Nigeria U20
🏟 Suez Canal Stadium (Ismailia) 👤 H. Benyahia Round Semi-finals

Match report

South Africa U20 edged past Nigeria U20 1-0 in the Africa U20 Cup of Nations - Semi-finals on 15 May 2025. The game was goalless at the break before all 1 goals arrived after half-time.

The match was played at Suez Canal Stadium (Ismailia), with H. Benyahia in charge.

Half-time 0-0 On target 2 - 4 Corners 4 - 6 Yellow cards 3
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Corners 2–5 2–1
Attacks 35–45 43–41
Match statistics
4 Corners 6
2 Substitution 5
78 Attacks 86
29 Dangerous Attacks 64
2 On Target 4
2 Off Target 13
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
South Africa U20 · 4-4-2
1 F. Lowe
3 N. Rapoo 19 T. Sibiya 6 S. Nkwali 14 T. Smith
2 S. Timba 8 G. Kekana 15 L. Maku 11 K. Letlhaku
18 T. Mahlangu 13 K. Madiba
Nigeria U20 · 4-4-2
1 E. Harcourt
6 D. Bameyi 3 O. Okoro 22 E. Chukwu 2 A. Maigari
10 I. Ayuma 8 S. Alabi 9 K. Arierhi 7 C. Jephta
13 D. Oliseh 21 T. Maigana
South Africa U20
Coach
X. Mdaka
Substitutes
  • 7 S. April
  • 9 J. Ahshene
  • 21 G. Taunyana
  • 16 K. Ratisani
  • 4 P. Autata
  • 12 F. Abrahams
  • 17 L. Phili
  • 10 M. Vilakazi
  • 20 T. Mazhamba
Nigeria U20
Coach
A. Zubairu
Substitutes
  • 12 P. Benjamin
  • 23 A. Yakub
  • 18 R. Mendos
  • 11 B. Amole
  • 15 A. Ibrahim
  • 14 S. Cletus
  • 5 C. Ihejiofor
  • 16 R. Abubakar
  • 4 C. Ochedikwu
  • 20 M. Kingsley
Substitutions
  • 51' ↑ P. Benjamin ↓ D. Oliseh Nigeria U20
  • 51' ↑ A. Yakub ↓ E. Harcourt Nigeria U20
  • 53' ↑ S. April ↓ K. Letlhaku South Africa U20
  • 53' ↑ J. Ahshene ↓ K. Madiba South Africa U20
  • 65' ↑ R. Mendos ↓ C. Jephta Nigeria U20
  • 66' ↑ B. Amole ↓ T. Maigana Nigeria U20
  • 75' ↑ A. Ibrahim ↓ S. Alabi Nigeria U20
Cards
  • 77' O. Okoro Nigeria U20
  • 78' L. Maku South Africa U20
  • 87' S. April South Africa U20
Head-to-head
South Africa U20 1 1 draws 0 Nigeria U20
2025-05-15 South Africa U20 vs Nigeria U20 1 - 0
2025-05-05 Nigeria U20 vs South Africa U20 0 - 0
Recent form
South Africa U20 W W W W W
Nigeria U20 L L W D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in South Africa U20 vs Nigeria U20?
South Africa U20 won 1-0 against Nigeria U20 on 15 May 2025.
Who won South Africa U20 vs Nigeria U20?
South Africa U20 won the match 1-0.
Where was South Africa U20 vs Nigeria U20 played?
The match was played at Suez Canal Stadium (Ismailia).