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Double Wahala For Africa As Nigeria, South Africa Don Comot For FIFA U-20 World Cup Round 16

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E be bad night for African football for FIFA U-20 World Cup for Chile as Nigeria and South Africa both comot for Round of 16 on Wednesday. Nigeria Flying Eagles get heavy 4-0 defeat from Argentina for Estadio Nacional, Santiago. Argentina begin quick with Alejo Sarco goal for 2nd minute, then Maher Carrizo add two goals, and Mateo Silvetti finish am with another goal. Nigeria try fight back but VAR deny dem penalty for 39th minute. Despite 14 shots, Nigeria waste chance as only two reach target and dem fail to score from eight corners. Argentina control ball pass Nigeria, make 53% possession and complete 414 passes. Na so Nigeria football fans go begin worry as U-17 team no qualify, U-20 team don comot, and Super Eagles World Cup chance still dey shakey. Argentina go face Mexico for quarterfinals on Saturday.

For another game, Colombia beat South Africa 3-1 to waka go quarterfinals. Joel Morales score early for Colombia, even though VAR cancel early penalty. Colombia miss another penalty for 41st minute but still hold ground. South Africa equalize with Mfundo Vilikazi penalty for 51st minute, but Colombia strong pass with Neiser Villareal scoring two goals for 63rd minute and injury time to seal win. Colombia go face Spain for quarterfinals Saturday night.

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