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Under-17 AFCON: Nigeria through to quarterfinals after beating South Africa

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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets are through to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Algeria.

Nigeria defeated their South African counterparts 3-2 in a very entertaining game at the Stade Mohamed Hamlouai in Constantine on Saturday.

Nigeria were behind twice in the game with Vicky Mkhawana opening scoring for the South Africans after a corner-kick five minutes into the game.

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Thirty minutes later, Charles Agada scored the equaliser via a powerful header to level for Nigeria.

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But the South Africans quickly took the lead three minutes into first half added time via Siyabonga Mabena with a great solo effort.

First minute into the second half, Light Eke tapped in to score for his side to bring them back into the game.

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It was Abubakar Abdullahi’s finish via a low cross from Emmanuel Michael 25 minutes later that gave Nigeria the lead and the maximum three points in the game.

Nigeria join Morocco in the knockout stage from Group B after two wins from three games.

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