Flying Eagles Begin Camp For Egypt Friendlies

Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles , have resumed training in Abuja as they prepare for two crucial friendly matches against Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the friendlies are set for February 25 and 27 in Cairo, Egypt, as the team intensifies preparations for the tournament, which will take place from 26 April to 18 May in Cote d'Ivoire.

Team Administrator Aliyu Ibrahim stated on Tuesday that Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu had called up 30 players to camp in preparation for the matches.

Ibrahim added that the top four teams from the tournament would qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U20 World Cup , set to be hosted by Chile from September 27 to October 19.

The Flying Eagles, champions of Africa in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2005, 2011, and 2015, won the WAFU-B U20 Championship held in Lome, Togo, in October 2024.