Nigeria’s U-20 male team, the Flying Eagles have qualified for the final of the 12^th edition of the Africa Games football event in Rabat, Morocco, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

The Paul Aigbogun led lads defeated their rivals Mali 5-4 on penalty to reach the final.

The two teams were unable to separate themselves after the duration of the 90 minutes and extra time before the winner was decided via spot kick.

Nigeria had the glorious chance to wrap up victory in the first half after Success Makanjuola was brought down in the 18 yard but the resultant spot kick by captain of the side, Ibrahim was saved by the Malian goalkeeper.  

Nigeria will meet the winner in the second semi-final match between Senegal and Burkina Faso.

It could also be recalled that the U-20 female team, the Falconets also booked a place in the final on Monday after defeating Algeria 3-0 in the semi-final.