The Flying Eagles, who finished as runners-up in the U20 AFCON Group A, will now have to go past Uganda or Congo Friday evening to qualify for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia.
The winners of this U20 AFCON quarterfinal will also advance to the last four of the competition.
Both Congo and the Young Cranes of Uganda finished top of Group B tonight with the same five points, same goals difference and played out a 2-2 draw in a group tie Thursday.
Tonight, Uganda were held to a scoreless draw by debutants South Sudan in a final Group B tie to finish with five points from three matches.
South Sudan also qualified for the quarterfinal as one of two third best losers.
Congo were also held to a goalless draw by Central African Republic tonight.
The 2023 U20 World Cup will be staged by Indonesia in May with the semifinalists from the U20 AFCON representing Africa.
