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Coach Aliyu Zubairu calls for discipline from the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to pick up a World Cup ticket against Senegal.
Nigeria's U20 team is motivated and committed to winning their match against another team of Lion Cubs on Monday afternoon in order to secure a spot in this year's FIFA U20 World Cup finals, according to head coach Aliyu Zubairu.
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16:30 - 08.05.2025
Flying Eagles of Nigeria arrive in Ismailia for U-20 AFCON Quarterfinal Showdown
After an underwhelming group phase the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will now take on their quarterfinal opponents in Ismailia.
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07:00 - 10.05.2025
Nigeria vs Senegal: Time and where to watch Flying Eagles U20 AFCON Quarterfinal
Check out time and where for Heavyweights Clash as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to battle Senegal in the U-20 AFCON quarterfinal for a place at the World Cup.
The Flying Eagles, who were undefeated in their group B campaign, had to go to Ismailia to play title-holders Senegal after finishing second behind another Moroccan team, the Lion Cubs.
Senegal finished second in their group C, which also included the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and the Central African Republic.
Eight teams remain in the 19-team finals after Tanzania and Zambia were eliminated in group A, Kenya and Tunisia were ousted from group B (despite their three points), and the Central African Republic was stopped in group C.
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In the inaugural game of the CAF U20 Championship between the two teams at Cairo International Stadium two years earlier, the Senegalese Lion Cubs defeated the Flying Eagles 1-0.
Only the semi-finalists will be able to represent Africa at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile later this year, thus Nigeria knows they cannot afford to play any tricks on Monday.
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Additionally, Senegal will show off their 2-1 victory over Nigeria six years ago in the FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 finals in Poland.
Nigeria must demonstrate strength, talent, and ingenuity against a Senegalese team that might unexpectedly turn the tide against them on Monday at the Suez Canal Stadium.
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Zubairu om Flying Eagles
Speaking after the team had its first official training in Ismailia on Saturday, Coach Zubairu said, “We know what to expect.
"It is a big match for both teams because the winner will be going to the World Cup.
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"It is like a final match, and if you throw in the matter of the rivalry between our two countries, it means we must be disciplined and determined for the entire duration of the game. We will do just that,”
With the exception of the moment of distraction that gave Kenya their second goal on Wednesday, the rearguard has showed some stability this season.
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Time and where Nigeria vs Senegal
The Flying Eagles now based in Ismailia for their knockout stage preparations up match will take on Senegal on Monday, May 12, 2025.
The game will kick off at 1.30 pm Nigerian Time and will be available to watch on Startimes, DSTV and CAF TV.
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