Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn into Group B of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the place they are going to face Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco in what guarantees to be a tricky group stage problem.
The draw occurred on Sunday on the Egyptian Soccer Affiliation headquarters in Cairo, after a reshuffle turned vital following Ivory Coast’s withdrawal as event hosts on March 26. The Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) then awarded internet hosting rights to Egypt and cancelled the preliminary draw held on February 13.
As one of many top-seeded groups, Nigeria have been routinely positioned in Group B1. Defending champions Senegal and new hosts Egypt have been positioned in C1 and A1, respectively.
Group B is now made up of:
Nigeria – Seven-time champions and event favourites.
Tunisia – Recognized for his or her structured and defensive type.
Morocco – A technically gifted aspect with rising youth expertise.
Kenya – Making a uncommon look and hoping to trigger an upset.
This group is taken into account one of the aggressive, with Nigeria dealing with each skilled sides and rising threats. Tunisia performed within the earlier version and convey expertise, Morocco are aiming to make a powerful impression with their youth improvement progress, whereas Kenya, although much less fancied, might spring a shock.
The 2025 U20 AFCON will run from April 27 to Might 18 in Egypt. The event options three {groups}: Group A has 5 groups, whereas {Groups} B and C have 4 groups every. The highest two groups from every group, plus the 2 finest third-placed groups, will progress to the quarter-finals.
For Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, consideration now turns to ultimate preparations in Abuja, the place foreign-based gamers have joined the crew for the final section of coaching. The crew can also be chasing one of many 4 African spots on the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with this event performing because the official qualifier.