Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn in a tough group along with hosts Egypt, Mozambique and Senegal for the 2023 CAF U-20 Cup of Nations.
The Group A matches will be played in Egypt’s capital, Cairo.
The Flying Eagles are seven- time champions of the biennial competition.
Group B has Uganda, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Congo and their games will be played in Ismaila.
Alexandria will host Group C teams; Gambia, Tunisia, Benin Republic and Zambia.
The top two teams in each group will proceed to the quarter- finals, while two third best losers will also advance.
The four semifinalists will qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be hosted by Indonesia.
The competition will run from February 18 to March 12.
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