Nigeria, May 14 -- With spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 on the line, Africa's brightest youth teams delivered thrilling performances in the quarter-finals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

At the end of a dramatic matchday, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa emerged as the continent's representatives at the global tournament.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria-Africa's most successful U-20 team-led the charge, securing their 14th World Cup ticket with a composed performance against defending champions Senegal.

The win further cemented Nigeria's dominance at the youth level and set the tone for the day's drama-filled fixtures.

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