Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has taken full responsibility for his team’s defeat to the Amajita of South Africa and promised to overhaul the squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Zubairu’s side lost 1-0 to the Amajita of South Africa in their semi-final contest at the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Thursday.
Tylon Smith scored the decisive goal for South Africa from a header in the 66th minute.
The Flying Eagles dominated the game but were let down by their poor finishing.
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Zubairu said the tournament has helped identify the players capable of stepping up to the next level and those who are not. After our WAFU B success, many players were dropped because their quality was not sufficient for the continental stage.
He said a similar review will happen again. It is clear that some of the current squad members are not ready for the demands of a World Cup.
The Flying Eagles will take on hosts Egypt in the third- place match on Sunday.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
