Egypt 2023 : Flying Eagles Seek Redemption Against Young Pharaohs

Flying Eagles will likely be gunning to get again on observe within the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations as they commerce tackles with host nation Egypt on Matchday Day 2 on Wednesday on the Cairo Worldwide Stadium.

The Nigeria U20 males’s group misplaced narrowly to the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal 0-1 within the opening recreation on Sunday however nonetheless stands an opportunity of qualifying for the quarter-final stage of the competitors.

Coach Isah Ladan Bosso will doubtless be with out midfielder Daniel Daga, who was substituted towards Senegal resulting from harm he sustained in the course of the encounter. The results of the scan examination anticipated later in the present day will confirm the extent of harm.

Regardless of the loss within the opening recreation, the Flying Eagles are upbeat they’ll upset the host nation and put their marketing campaign again on observe, as a win will put the group in good stead to qualify for the final eight.

The Flying Eagles boast of a wealthy pedigree within the competitors with seven titles to their title whereas the Egyptians have gained it 4 instances.

The Younger Pharoahs’ recreation towards Mozambique led to stalemate on opening day and the host nation has just one level and can battle the Flying Eagles onerous for the three factors inside one of many greatest soccer arenas on the continent.

Nigeria and Egypt final met in semi-final stage of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations with the Egyptians taking the day by two objectives to nothing.

Kick-off time for Wednesday’s recreation is 7pm native time (6pm Nigeria time).

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