Sports News of Thursday, 13 February 2025
Source: www.mynigeria.com
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Morocco, Egypt and South Africa for the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations.
The seven-time champions were pitted alongside their opponents in Group B.
Nigeria were 1-0 winners against Egypt in the last edition of the competition.
The Flying Eagles will also face the the Young Pharaohs in a double-header friendly later this month.
Cote d’Ivoire will face DR Congo, Ghana, Tanzania and the yet-to-emerge representative team of Central Africa zone, in a five-team group A.
Defending champions Senegal will take on Zambia and two debutants Kenya and Sierra Leone in Group C.
Ivory Coast will host the tournament from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, May 18.