Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, are poised for a crucial clash against Morocco as they aim to book a quarter-final spot at the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The decisive Group B match is scheduled for this evening at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, where both sides will battle for supremacy and qualification.
The Flying Eagles began their tournament with a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Tunisia last Thursday, thanks to a well-timed strike by Akwa United’s Auwal Ibrahim just before halftime.
Morocco, meanwhile, overcame a stiff challenge from Kenya in their opening match, sealing a dramatic 3-2 win after staging a comeback.
This encounter marks a renewed rivalry between Nigeria and Morocco, who last met at this level in the semi-finals of the 2005 edition. That thrilling contest ended 2-2 before Nigeria advanced 5-3 on penalties.
Today’s fixture also holds historical significance for the Flying Eagles, who are set to make their 99th appearance at the U-20 AFCON and will be chasing their 57th win.
Statistically, Nigeria enjoys a solid record in second group matches, remaining unbeaten in their last four such fixtures (three wins, one draw), with their last loss occurring in 2011 against Cameroon.
Morocco, for their part, carry a strong form into the game, having gone unbeaten in their last seven group-stage matches at the U-20 finals (five wins, two draws).
Kick-off is set for 7:00 PM Nigerian time, with fans expecting a thrilling encounter between two of Africa’s youth football powerhouses.
By Enoch Odesola | May 4, 2025
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