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U-20 AFCON: Gambia’s Bojang prepared for Nigeria test

U-20 AFCON: Gambia’s Bojang prepared for Nigeria test

The Gambia striker Adama Bojang has said he and his teammates are prepared to face their Nigerian counterparts ahead of the second semifinal of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 18-year-old, who bagged a hat-trick in the Young Scorpions’ 5-0 win over South Sudan last Friday, revealed his happiness to be part of the squad that has made the nation proud at...

U-20 AFCON: Bosso confident Flying Eagles will secure World Cup qualification

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles boss Bosso sets sight on finals

Ahead of the semifinal battle between Nigeria and The Gambia on Monday, head coach of the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso, has underlined the need for his team to not underrate any of the three other teams remaining at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Egypt. In order to guarantee a spot in the final, the Young Eagles must defeat the Young Scorpions, who have...

U-20 AFCON: CAF appoints Libyan referee for Nigeria and Gambia clash

U-20 AFCON: CAF appoints Libyan referee for Nigeria and Gambia clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Libyan official Abdulrazg Ahmed will oversee the crucial semifinal tie between Nigeria and The Gambia at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations set for the Cairo International Stadium at 6pm WAT on Monday. Algerian and Nigerien officials, Hamza Bouzit and Abdoul Moctar Saley, will serve as assistant referees 1 and 2, respectively, while Moroccan referee Jalal...

U-20 AFCON: Bosso lauds Uganda’s performance against Nigeria

U-20 AFCON: Bosso lauds Uganda’s performance against Nigeria

Nigeria U-20 men’s coach Isah Ladan Bosso has extolled Uganda despite their 1-0 defeat to the Flying Eagles in the quarterfinals of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Thursday. The Hippos were undone by an own goal by left back Ibrahim Juma in the 30th minute as they were knocked out by Bosso’s side at the Suez Canal Stadium, with the latter...

U20 AFCON: Ogwuche reveals change in Nigeria’s target

U20 AFCON: Ogwuche reveals change in Nigeria’s target

Nigeria U-20 defender Abel Ogwuche said their target at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations has changed from qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup to winning the title in Egypt. Ogwuche played a notable role with his man-of-the-match performance in the Flying Eagles' progress to the semi-final with a 1-0 win over Uganda on Thursday. Ibrahim Juma's own goal in the 30th minute was enough...