Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are gearing up for a crucial two-match friendly against Egypt in preparation for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has invited 30 players to the team's training camp in Abuja as they intensify their buildup for the tournament.

Team Administrator Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim confirmed to thenff.com that the seven-time African champions will face their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo on 25 and 27 February.

The friendlies will serve as key preparatory matches as the team fine-tunes its squad and tactics ahead of the continental competition.

The 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations is scheduled in Cote d'Ivoire from 26 April to 18 May.

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