Nigeria’s U20 MNT, Flying Eagles, have landed in Cairo, as they prepare for the 17th edition of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which kicks off on Sunday.
According to a statement released by the NFF, the team arrived at the Cairo International Airport on Sunday evening aboard an Egypt Air flight.
The travelling contingent included 24 players and nine officials, lead by head coach Aliyu Zubairu.
Nigeria is expected to have their first training session on Monday evening, as they begin final preparations for their Group B opener.
They will take on hosts Egypt in a friendly on Tuesday at 5pm local time (4pm Nigeria time) as part of their preparations for the tournament.
In their opening match, the Flying Eagles will face Tunisia in their opening match, scheduled for Thursday, at the 30 June Stadium.
This year’s tournament will be hosted in Egypt from April 27 to May 18, 2025.
Nigeria, who are the most successful team in the competition’s history with seven titles, are aiming to extend their record in Egypt.
Head Coach, Aliyu Zubairu has expressed confidence in the squad’s potential, stating that the team is ready for the challenge ahead.
