Flying Eagles
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have drawn a challenging group for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The seven-time champions will face Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa in Group B.
The Flying Eagles triumphed 1-0 over Egypt in the group stage during the last edition of the competition. Under the leadership of Aliyu Zubairu, the team will also square off against the Egyptians in a double-header friendly later this month.
The tournament’s hosts, Cote d’Ivoire, have been placed in a tough Group A, where they will compete against DR Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, and a yet-to-be-confirmed representative from the Central Africa zone.
Reigning champions Senegal lead Group C, which also includes Zambia and two debutants, Kenya and Sierra Leone.
The 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations will take place in Cote d’Ivoire from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, May 18. (Vanguard)
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