The Falconet's face the South African U-20 side in what is their final hurdle in the qualification series.

In the previous qualification round the Falconet's breezed past Tanzania 9-0 on aggregate and subsequently a 6-2 aggregate win over Morrocco.

While their opponents South Africa saw off the challenge of Namibia 9-0 on aggregate and subsequently a 5-2 aggregate win over Burundi.

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South Africa will host the first leg of the encounter on Saturday, January 12 while Nigeria will host the return fixture on Friday, January 26.

Nigeria have qualified for all the editions of the FIFA under 20 World Cup while the South Africans are yet to participate at the world stage.