Nigeria will open their U20 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Thursday with a highly anticipated encounter against Tunisia.
The Group B fixture is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. GMT at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.
As one of the tournament’s most successful sides, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles enter the match with high expectations.
The West African giants, known for their strong record at youth level, are aiming to start their tournament on a winning note as they pursue qualification for both the U20 AFCON knockout rounds and the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
Tunisia, their opening opponent, presents a formidable challenge. The North African side boasts a disciplined and tactical approach, and will be eager to make a statement in their first match.
This game is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the group stage, given the footballing pedigree of both nations.
With both teams determined to claim an early advantage in a tough group that also includes Morocco and Kenya, Thursday’s match promises to deliver high stakes and intense competition from the first whistle.
