Harcourt’s Bold Declaration
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has declared unwavering confidence in his team’s ability to defeat South Africa in their U-20 AFCON semi-final clash. Speaking ahead of the high-stakes match at Egypt’s Suez Canal Stadium , Harcourt emphasized:
“We will prepare well for the game against South Africa. They are a good team, but we will do our best to win.”
Path to the Semi-Finals
- Nigeria’s Journey: The Flying Eagles edged past defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties in a tense quarter-final.
- South Africa’s Run: The Amajita narrowly defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to secure their semi-final spot.
Both teams have already guaranteed qualification for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup , but the focus now shifts to lifting the AFCON trophy.
Stakes Higher Than Ever
Harcourt highlighted the team’s shift in priorities:
“Before the competition, we talked about securing the World Cup ticket—now we have that. The main target is the trophy. I’m very sure we will win it.”
Preparation and Confidence
The Sporting Lagos goalkeeper credited the team’s unity and determination:
“We have a good team here. The South Africans are strong, but we’re ready to fight for victory.”
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