Browsing: Flying Eagles

As part of preparations, the seven-time African champions have relocated their training base to Abuja, where the camp officially opened on Monday.

Nigeria has been drawn into a tough Group A, alongside hosts Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa a draw widely regarded as the “Group of Death.”

The Flying Eagles last lifted the trophy in 2015, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final with Bernard
Bulbwa scoring the decisive goal.

A semi-final finish in Egypt will be enough to seal a return to the global stage, where the Flying Eagles reached the quarter-finals in the last FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Argentina in 2023.

The team, led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, will be aiming for a strong start in their quest for continental glory and a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The upcoming friendlies will provide a crucial test for Nigeria, allowing head coach Zubairu to assess his squad ahead of the tournament.

The Flying Eagles secured their place in the tournament by winning the WAFU B Zone Championship but still have work to do.

The tournament will also determine Africa’s four representatives for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for the global event.

The Nigerian football community is mourning the loss of Gift Atulewa, a respected member of the 2005 U-20 Flying Eagles squad, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 38.

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has declared that his team’s recent WAFU B Championship victory is just the start of his broader ambitions.