Flying Eagles arrive Egypt for AFCON, to train in Cairo today

Late Thursday, the Nigerian Flying Eagles arrived in Cairo, Egypt, in preparation for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

After traveling for 5 hours and 30 minutes, 20 players and their officials arrived at Cairo International Airport around 5:30 p.m. local time.

The team of Ladan Bosso will train for the first time in Egypt this morning (Friday).

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On Sunday, the Flying Eagles will play their opening match at the Cairo International Stadium against the Young Terangha Lions of Senegal.

Prior to that, the competition’s opening match will feature a battle between hosts Egypt and Mozambique.

The tournament will be open from February 19 until March 11.

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