U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to camp in Morocco ahead of tournament

Given the temperate climate in Egypt the Flying Eagles is prone to camp in Morocco as an alternative of Spain forward of subsequent month’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on January 7,

The crew will practice in Morocco, which has related climate with Egypt, which for the time being may be very chilly and the crew must get used to this in time for the match,” a crew official, who spoke on situation of anonymity, mentioned.

A coaching camp for the nation’s youth crew has develop into paramount as a result of they should acclimatise to the wintry climate situations in Egypt.

The 2023 U-20 AFCON will probably be performed in Egypt between February 19 and March 11 with the highest 4 groups qualifying for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in Might.

The logistical challenges like getting visas into Spain for a big contingent and in file time additionally labored towards the Flying Eagles making ready there.

“Egypt was additionally thought of an appropriate coaching web site for the Flying Eagles, however that was dropped after the crew have been drawn within the first spherical with the host nation.”

The Flying Eagles are anticipated to depart for Morocco on the finish of the month after coach Ladan Bosso would have submitted his ultimate 21-man squad to the Confederation of African Soccer newest January 20 for the match.

Nigeria are drawn with hosts Egypt, Senegal and Mozambique within the first spherical of the continental tourney.