Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will commence their final phase of preparations for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Katsina State, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secures sponsorship from the Katsina State Government for their training camp.
The seven-time African champions are expected to regroup this week following a brief break. Under the guidance of head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the squad has been sharpening their form, recently engaging in two international friendlies against Côte d’Ivoire. They secured a 2-0 victory in the first match but suffered a 2-0 defeat in the return leg.
The Flying Eagles are placed in a tough Group B for the tournament, where they will battle Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa for a place in the knockout stage.
With the biennial competition set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18, the Katsina camp will be crucial in fine-tuning tactics and squad cohesion as Nigeria aims to extend their dominance in African youth football.
