Franchel Ibara slotted home after the break as hosts Congo edged 1-0 past Nigeria on Saturday to win the African Youth Championship. Ibara scored the memorable goal five minutes after the hour mark when he raced down the left, cut inside before thundering a superb finish home. The winner ended Nigeria's bid to retain their prestigious title. Brazzaville erupted in joy after the final whistle, with hundreds flooding the capital's streets to celebrate the first African title since 1972, when they won the African Cup of Nations. On Friday, Gambia clinched bronze when they romped to a 3-1 victory over Zambia. The four sides will represent Africa in the Under-20 World Cup set to be staged in Canada in June.