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U20 AFCON: 2017 winners Zambia arrive in Egypt

U20 AFCON: 2017 winners Zambia arrive in Egypt

The Zambia U-20 national team have landed in Egypt ahead of 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations which commences on Sunday. The Junior Chipolopolo arrived in Cairo from Dakar after playing Senegal in a pre-tournament friendly, in which they lost 1-0. Chisi Mbewe’s side also suffered a 4-2 loss to tournament Nigeria during their recent trip to Abuja. The Southern African country have set up base...

U20 AFCON: Nigeria defeat Congo Brazzaville in friendly match

U20 AFCON: Nigeria defeat Congo Brazzaville in friendly match

Nigeria's U-20 team, the Flying Eagles overcame Congo-Brazzaville with a 2-1 win in a friendly match on Sunday. The game played at the Complexe Sportif Sidi Mohammed in Casablanca, was another match played by Ladan Bosso's boys as they continue their preparations ahead of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Onianhue Salomon put the Congolese ahead in the 21 minutes despite the Flying Eagles...

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...

U20 AFCON: Nigeria to battle four-time champions in same group

U20 AFCON: Nigeria to battle four-time champions in same group

Nigeria have been drawn against tournament hosts Egypt, Senegal and Mozambique in Group A of the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Young Pharaohs are four-time champions while the Young Teranga Lions of Senegal are three-time runners-up, finishing second as recently as 2019 when they lost to Mali in the final. Nigeria are seven-time champions, the most-successful in the history of the U-20 AFCON, with...