The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they take on Morocco on Sunday(today). The Group B encounter will hold at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium, Cairo.
The Flying Eagles started their campaign on a winning note, edging past Tunisia 1-0 on Thursday. Akwa United midfielder Auwal Ibrahim scored the decisive goal seven minutes before the break. Morocco rallied to beat Kenya 3-2 in their opening fixture.
The two countries last met in the semi-finals of the 2005 tournament, playing to a thrilling 2-2 draw before Nigeria triumphed 5-3 in a penalty shootout. Nigeria will be playing their 99th match at the U-20 AFCON and are seeking their 57th win. The Flying Eagles are unbeaten in their last four second group games (W3 D1), with their last defeat coming in 2011 – a 1-0 loss to Cameroon.
Morocco are also unbeaten in their last seven group-stage matches at the finals (W5 D2). Tonight’s encounter will kick-off at 7pm Nigeria time.
As the Flying Eagles prepare to face off against Morocco, they will be looking to build on their strong start to the tournament. A win against Morocco would put them in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals. The team will need to be at their best to overcome the Moroccan side, who have shown themselves to be formidable opponents.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make their mark on the tournament. The Flying Eagles will be eager to make their country proud and bring home the coveted trophy. With their current form and determination, they have a good chance of making a deep run in the competition.
The Flying Eagles’ fans will be hoping that their team can continue their winning streak and make a strong statement in the tournament. With the team’s talent and dedication, they have the potential to go all the way and bring glory to Nigeria.