- Kareem Yusuf
Former Flying Eagles midfielder, Jonathan Nicholas, has urged the Flying Eagles to begin their campaign at the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on a strong note.
Nigeria will begin her campaign at the biennial tournament today, May 1, with their opening Group B match against Tunisia at the 30 June Stadium, Cairo while Kenya will face Morocco in the other Group B’s encounter.
The tournament began on Saturday with matches in Group A where Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 while Zambia and Sierra Leone drew goalless.
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Against this backdrop, Nicholas who is currently attached with Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Premier Football League, has emphasized the importance of a good start in a tournament of this magnitude , saying, the Flying Eagles must ensure victory in their opener against the Junior Carthage Eagles.
“I hope we start on a very good note because looking at the team, it’s very important to do so,” the 21-year-old Nicholas told Brila Fm.
He also highlighted the impact a win could have on the team’s confidence, adding: “If we win against Tunisia, it will boost our morale.”
After today’s opener against Tunisia, the coach Aliyu Zubairu-led Flying Eagles will face Morocco on May 4 and Kenya on May 7 to round off their preliminary Group B matches.
The best two teams will qualify automatically for the knockout phase.