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The win moved Milan up to eighth in the Serie A table, just three points behind fourth-placed Juventus, keeping their hopes of European qualification alive.

For Simon Moses, his individual campaign has been a bright spot in an otherwise turbulent season for Les Canaris.

Looking beyond the result, Chelle stressed that the main goal of the tournament is to nurture young talent for the future of Nigerian football.

Chukwueze has been linked with a move away from Milan in the summer transfer window, as he seeks more regular playing time elsewhere.

Despite the criticism, Nwabali has posted respectable numbers this season, keeping nine clean sheets and conceding 25 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions.

His performances not only sparked transfer interest from Europe but also caught the eye of national team selectors.

Nigeria reached the quarter-finals after a 2-2 draw against Kenya in their final group game a match that also marked the team’s 100th appearance in U-20 AFCON history.

Osimhen has quickly become a fan favourite and a key figure in Galatasaray’s title charge.

The Flying Eagles will next face Senegal in the last eight. A victory in the next round and Nigeria secures one of the four available African slots at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup.​

Okpara emphasized that the goal should not be to identify just one standout but to find several domestic players capable of challenging their foreign-based counterparts for starting positions.