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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...

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles arrive Egypt ahead of Sunday opener

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles arrive Egypt ahead of Sunday opener

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, as they prepare to challenge for their eighth title at 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Twenty players and ten officials departed Morocco on Thursday morning and arrived at the Cairo International Airport in the evening, where they were received by the officials of the Nigeria Embassy. Flying Eagles head out to Egypt after wrapping...

U20 AFCON: Nigeria coach Bosso calls up 35 players to camp

U20 AFCON: Nigeria coach Bosso calls up 35 players to camp

Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has invited 35 players for training ahead of the 17th edition of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 35 youngsters are expected to resume camping in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja on Monday as the country gears up for a possible eighth title. Record holders Nigeria will lock horns with host nation, Egypt, Senegal, and Mozambique in Group A...