The Olympic Eagles have failed to qualify for Tokyo 2020, ending a disappointing period for the nation after Afcon
South Africa and Nigeria drew 0-0 in their final Africa U23 Cup of Nations (Afcon) group game at Al-Salam Stadium in Egypt on Friday night.
The Nigerians knew they had to win this game to guarantee a place in the next round, while David Notoane's South Africa just needed a draw.
With Ivory Coast beating Zambia in the same group, the Nigerians were desperate for three points and their failure to obtain the necessary meant they will not progress to the semi-finals of the U23 Afcon.