U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face Egypt and Senegal in tough draw

Senegal, who positioned second in 2019, Egypt, the AFCON 2023 host, and Mozambique, which is taking part within the competitors for the second time, are the groups who might be competing with Nigeria.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn towards the host of the Underneath-20 African Cup of Nations, Egypt, in addition to Senegal.

On condition that they had been drawn into the identical group because the host group on the biannual competitors, the Flying Eagles may have their work minimize out for them.

Following the draw held in Cairo on Friday, Nigeria has been drawn in a difficult group that features the hosts and four-time winners Egypt for the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

The Flying Eagles are in Group A with Egypt, who gained in 1981, 1991, 2003, and 2013, in addition to Senegal, who completed second in 2015, 2017, and 2019, and Mozambique, who’re making their second look within the competitors.

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Nevertheless, Nigeria, is competing within the match for the twelfth time and has gained seven titles. Though, the Flying Eagles missed the 2021 occasion.

The occasion’s hosts may also be below strain to carry out at residence of their twelfth match, and after not competing since 2017, they are going to be desirous to win again the title they final held.

The seventeenth AFCON 2023 will happen from February 19–March 12, 2023.

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