Flying Eagles will be gunning to get back on track in the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations as they trade tackles with host nation Egypt on Matchday Day 2 on Wednesday at the Cairo International Stadium.
The Nigeria U20 men’s team lost narrowly to the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal 0-1 in the opening game on Sunday but still stand a chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals from Group A.
Senegal top the group after the Young Pharoahs’ game against Mozambique ended in stalemate in the opening fixture.
Coach Isah Ladan Bosso will likely be without midfielder Daniel Daga, who was substituted against Senegal due to injury he sustained during the encounter.
Despite the loss in the opening game, the Flying Eagles are upbeat they can upset the host nation and put their campaign back on track, as a win will put the team in good stead to qualify for the last eight.
The team boast of a rich pedigree in the competition with seven titles to their name while the Egyptians have won it four times.
With only a point, the host nation will battle the Flying Eagles hard for the three points inside one of the biggest football arenas on the continent.
Nigeria and Egypt last met at the semifinal stage of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations with the Egyptians taking the day by two goals to nothing.
Kick-off time is 7 pm local time (6pm Nigeria time).
