2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles get venue for group stage matches in Côte d’Ivoire

By Dayo Awoniyi

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are set to kick off their 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations campaign in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire, with a highly anticipated group-stage match against Egypt on April 30.

The seven-time African champions will play all of their Group B fixtures at the 20,000-capacity Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.

Their opening match against Egypt will start at 5:00 PM local time (6:00 PM Nigeria time).

Following the Egypt clash, the Flying Eagles will take on Morocco’s Young Atlas Lions on May 3 at 8:00 PM local time (9:00 PM Nigeria time), before concluding their group stage campaign against South Africa on May 6 at 5:00 PM local time (6:00 PM Nigeria time).

Currently in a training camp in Katsina, supported by the State Government, the Flying Eagles are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the continental championship.

Securing a semi-final spot in Côte d’Ivoire will earn the team a place in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup, which will be held in Chile from September 27 to October 19.