The Nigerian U-20 national team will again be entertained to a crunchy tie as they trade tackles with Senegal in the African Youth Championship final billed for Sunday 22nd March.
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-0 in their semi-final clash on Wednesday, while Senegal beat Mali 2-1 in a the other fixture on Thursday evening.
Moussa Kone scored twice for the home team, before the Eaglets grabbed a consolation goal from Alassane Diallo.
It could be recalled that the Flying Eagles defeated the hosts 3-1 in the opening match of the tournament.
Meanwhile, it is the first time a Senegalese team will reach the final of a major continental competition, since the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002, when they lost to Cameroon on penalties.
Ghana will play Mali in the third-place game.
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