Flying Eagles, Young Chipolopolo are currently playing there
The draw ceremony for this year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations will take place tomorrow at the Cercle Nationale d’Armee in Algiers, Algeria.
The five-time world champion, Nigeria, is one of the 12 countries whose name will be in the pot for the draw, as all participating teams know their group phase opponents for the tournament scheduled for April 8 to 30 in Africa’s largest country. by the land mass.
All 12 participating countries are currently known: Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Somalia, South Sudan, Zambia, South Africa, Cameroon and Congo.
The 12 teams will be drawn into three groups of four, with the top four teams qualifying to represent Africa at this year’s FIFA U17 World Cup finals to be held in Peru later this year.
Meanwhile, the international friendly between Nigeria and Zambia at the U-20 boys level will now be held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on February 4.
First, the football governing bodies of the two countries have agreed to a two-match tour for January 27 and 30. However, logistical problems and concern among Chipolopolo Muda to process entry visas to Egypt for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations before leaving Zambia forced the postponement.
The Zambia U-20 delegation is still in Lusaka and can now play only one match against the Flying Eagles, before proceeding to Dakar for a match against Senegal on Tuesday next week.
Both Nigeria and Zambia will face countries from other regions in Egypt, with Nigeria drawn against Mozambique (along with host nations Egypt and Senegal) in Group A, while Zambia will face Benin Republic (along with Tunisia and Gambia) in Group C. Uganda, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Congo are in Group B.
Seven-time African champions, Nigeria, will fly to Morocco next week to prepare for the final round.
Coach coach Isah Ladan Bosso in recent weeks has looked very good, attacking the team in friendly games.
Bosso Region are worthy champions of the WAFU B U20 Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic in May 2022, winning all five matches in the competition.