Flying Eagles to face Egypt, South Africa and Morocco at U-20 AFCON

The draws for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were held on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria won the WAFU B Zone tournament to qualify for the draws.

This year's Africa U20 Cup of Nations is set to take place in Cote d'Ivoire from April 26 to May 18.

The draw saw the Flying Eagles of Nigeria in the same group to face off against Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco.

Two years ago, Nigeria placed third in Egypt and had to defeat the host country also in the group stage.

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In a five-team group A, hosts Cote d'Ivoire will face off against DR Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, and the Central Africa zone's unidentified representative team.

Defending champions Senegal lead group C, which also includes Zambia, Kenya and Sierra Leone.

The top two teams from each group and the top two third-place finishers from each of the three groups will go to the quarterfinals of the championship.