Flying Eagles will be gunning to get back on track in the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations as they trade tackles with host nation Egypt on Match-day 2 this evening at the Cairo International Stadium.
The Nigeria U20 men’s team lost narrowly to the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal 0-1 in the opening game on Sunday but still stands a chance of qualifying for the quarter-final stage of the competition.
Coach Isah Ladan Bosso will likely be without midfielder Daniel Daga, who was substituted against Senegal due to injury he sustained during the encounter. The result of the scan examination expected later today will ascertain the extent of the injury.
Despite the loss in the opening game, the Flying Eagles are upbeat they can upset the host nation and put their campaign back on track, as a win will put the team in good stead to qualify for the last eight.
The Flying Eagles boast of a rich pedigree in the competition with seven titles to their name while the Egyptians have won it four times.
The Young Pharaohs’ game against Mozambique ended in stalemate on opening day and the host nation has only one point and will battle the Flying Eagles hard for the three points inside one of the biggest football arenas on the continent.
Nigeria and Egypt last met in semi-final stage of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations with the Egyptians taking the day by two goals to nothing.
Kick-off time for today’s game is 7pm local time (6pm Nigeria time).
