The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Flying Eagles will return to Abuja to complete their preparations for the U20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) before traveling to Egypt for the tournament.
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau made the announcement during his visit to the Flying Eagles’ training camp in Katsina.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, the most successful team in U20 AFCON history with seven titles, finished third in the 2023 edition, which was claimed by Senegal.
The U20 AFCON will be hosted by Egypt for the second consecutive time after Cote d’Ivoire withdrew as the original host. The tournament will take place from April 27, 2025, to May 18, 2025.
In the first round, the Flying Eagles have been drawn into a tough group, where they will face hosts Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. Only the top four teams will secure a spot at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
Nigeria won the U20 WAFU B tournament to qualify for the AFCON. Photo Credit: Imago
Flying Eagles’ Legacy in U20 AFCON
With seven U20 AFCON titles and two FIFA U20 World Cup runner-up finishes, Nigeria remains the most successful team in the history of the competition.
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Their last U20 AFCON victory came in 2015, when they defeated hosts Senegal 1-0 in the final held in Dakar.
As the 2025 edition approaches, the Flying Eagles led by Aliyu Zubariu look determined to reclaim the title and strengthen their legacy as the most successful team in U20 AFCON history.
