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U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles thump Tunisia to win bronze medal

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles thump Tunisia to win bronze medal

Nigeria’s U-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, ended their journey at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with a bronze medal after defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the third-place match at the Cairo International Stadium. The Young Eagles came into the game needing to redeem themselves after a disappointing defeat to the Young Scorpions of Gambia in the semifinals on Monday, while Tunisia lost to...

U-20 AFCON: Bosso rues missed chances in Flying Eagles defeat

U-20 AFCON: Bosso rues missed chances in Flying Eagles defeat

Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso cut a frustrated figure after Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to the Gambia in the semifinals of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.   FULL-TIME! ⏰ Bojang’s early goal hands The Gambia the victory against Nigeria! #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 | #NGAGAM pic.twitter.com/QsSl1843F1 — #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 (@CAF_Online) March 6, 2023 The experienced manager was left to rue his side’s missed chances as the Young...

U-20 AFCON: 10-man Flying Eagles suffer opening defeat to Senegal

U-20 AFCON: 10-man Flying Eagles suffer opening defeat to Senegal

The Nigeria Under-20 national team started their Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a bad note after losing 1-0 to Senegal with 10 men at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. The Flying Eagles were making a return to the tournament since 2019 having failed to qualify for the previous edition in Mauritania. Things however didn't start well for the seven-time champions as Senegal took...

U20 AFCON: CAF announce match officials for Nigeria and Senegal opener

U20 AFCON: CAF announce match officials for Nigeria and Senegal opener

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the line up of officials ahead of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Senegal. The African football governing body has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed as the lead official for the Group A clash between the two West African nations at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. The 35-year-old referee will be assisted by...