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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.

Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi says he’s not losing sleep over the growing competition in Nigeria’s attack, as he downplays…

Aina has been a key figure for Nottingham Forest, making 32 appearances, scoring twice, and providing one assist

Zubairu emphasized the importance of resetting mentally ahead of the knockout stage.

Goals from striker Kparobo Arierhi and captain Daniel Bameyi ensured the Nigerians picked up the crucial point needed to seal qualification.

Despite their elimination, the East Africans will likely aim to end their campaign on a high note.

Flying Eagles forward, Rickson Mendos is confident that Nigeria will overcome Kenya in their final Group B fixture at the…