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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has said his team has their sight on the ultimate prize at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after qualifying for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Nigeria will do battle with the Amajita of South Africa in a semi-final fixture at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Zubairu said they will do their best to win the trophy for a record extending eighth time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will do everything to bring the trophy back home,\u201d Zubairu said ahead of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going fully for the trophy after we secured our place at the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

The gaffer also claimed he has a deep knowledge of the South African team.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was at the stadium and watched South Africa against DR Congo,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe therefore have a good idea of how they play.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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