With both teams falling short in their semi-final bids, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Egypt’s Young Pharaohs are set to clash in Cairo on Sunday, May 18, for the third-place prize at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals.
Despite their semi-final setbacks, both nations boast impressive legacies in the tournament, with Nigeria claiming the championship title a record seven times and Egypt securing it on four occasions.
Persecondnews recalls that the Flying Eagles have played for the bronze medals five times previously, with three wins.
They won the bronze in 1995, 2009, and 2013. Egypt, on the other hand, has won the bronze medals three times, including in 1993, 2001, and 2011.
The two teams have a good history of competition, having clashed in a group stage game two years ago, which Nigeria won 1-0.
Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu may make changes to the squad for Sunday’s game, following the team’s slump to Morocco in the semi-finals.
Injured goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt’s fitness is still uncertain, and the coaching staff will assess his condition before the match.
The team will look to regrouping and putting up a strong fight for the bronze medals.
The Young Pharaohs, led by their talented players, will also be determined to claim the bronze medals.
After losing to Morocco in the semi-finals, they hope to bounce back and make their country proud.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with a rich history in the tournament.
The third-place match between Nigeria and Egypt is expected to be a closely contested game as both teams put their disappointment behind them to claim the bronze medals.
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