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Nigeria will play its first match against Senegal, on the opening day of the tournament.
All is almost set for Nigeria's under-20 men's team: the Flying Eagles, to attempt to yet again, win the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations scheduled for February 19 to March 11, 2023.
Nigeria go into the competition as the most successful nation, having been crowned champions seven times with the first in 1983 and the most recent in 2015.
On Sunday, the Flying Eagles will play their opening match in the 2023 tournament at the Cairo International Stadium against Senegal's Young Teranga Lions.
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But what players are set to dazzle?
Players to watch out for in Nigeria's U-20 team
19-year-old Ibrahim Beji Muhammad significantly influenced the Flying Eagles' qualification for the U-20 AFCON. The pacy left-footed winger who plays for Cartegena FC in Spain's second division, was critical to Ladan Bosso's side victory in the WAFU B championship, as he scored important goals against Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin Republic.
Another talent to keep an eye out for is 16-year-old Daniel Daga. The tireless defensive midfielder who plays in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) for Dakkada, has a knack for long-range goals.
Flying Eagles' Match Schedule (Group A)
19th February: Senegal vs Nigeria, Cairo International Stadium (by 5 pm Nigerian time)
22nd February: Nigeria vs Egypt, Cairo International Stadium (by 5 pm Nigerian time)
25th February: Mozambique vs Nigeria, Cairo International Stadium (by 5 pm Nigerian time)
Full list of selected players for U-20 AFCON
Goalkeepers: Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC), Chijioke Anigboso (Giant Brillars), Saheed Akanbi (Adoration FC).
Defenders: Daniel Bamaiyi (YumYum FC), Michael Ologo (Instanbulspor), Abel Ogwuche (Trelleborgs FF), Solomon Agbalaka (Broad City), Augustine Njoku (Abia Warriors), Benjamin Frederick (Nasarawa United).
Midfielders: Daniel Daga (Dakkada FC), Onuche Ogbelu (Nasarawa United), Musa Usman, Mohammed Aminu ( Mailantarki FC), Jonathan Nicholas (Simoiben FC), Shatima Umar( Mahaniam FC), Caleb Ochedikwu (Mavlon FC), Samson Lawal (Unattached).
Forwards: Jude Sunday (Realsaphier FC), Francis Ayuba (Nasarawa United), Adams Olamilekan (Remo Stars), Ahmed Abdullahi (Gent), Haliru Sarki (Maikunkele FC), Emmanuel Uchegbu (Plateau United), Ibrahim Mohammed (Mavlon FC), Kingsley James (Unattached).
The U-20 AFCON will also serve as a qualifier for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the top four performing teams in Egypt, picking up tickets to represent Africa in Indonesia in May.
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