Flying Eagles striker Precious Benjamin has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome Morocco in their upcoming Group B clash at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Despite acknowledging the North Africans as a difficult and technical opponent, Benjamin believes that Morocco cannot derail the team’s chances of making it to the quarterfinals.
The Flying Eagles started their campaign on a winning note, edging past Tunisia 1-0 in their opening fixture. Morocco, on the other hand, defeated Kenya 3-2 in their first game. A win in this match will see the Flying Eagles book a spot in the knockout round.
“We are going to face a difficult opponent, a technical side. They also won their first game and will make things difficult for us,” Benjamin told the team’s media officer Shariff Abdallah. “For us, qualifying for the World Cup is the main target, we are sure of achieving our objective.”
The Group B encounter is scheduled to kick off at 7 pm Nigeria time. Benjamin’s confidence in his team’s abilities is evident, and he believes that they can overcome Morocco and achieve their goal of qualifying for the World Cup.
The Flying Eagles’ journey in the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations has been promising so far, and they will look to build on their momentum as they take on Morocco. With their sights set on the quarterfinals, the team will need to be at their best to overcome the challenge posed by the North Africans.
As the match approaches, fans and pundits alike will be watching with bated breath to see if the Flying Eagles can live up to their billing and secure a spot in the knockout round. With Benjamin’s confidence and determination, the team will undoubtedly be looking to make a strong impression and make their mark in the tournament.
The outcome of this match will have significant implications for both teams, and it promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter. Will the Flying Eagles be able to overcome Morocco and book their spot in the quarterfinals? Only time will tell.