Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, held fellow Group A contenders Morocco to a 0-0 draw on Matchday 2 of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), maintaining their unbeaten start to the tournament.
In a tense and evenly balanced encounter, both teams displayed tactical discipline and flashes of attacking promise but were unable to find a breakthrough.
Nigeria came closest in the second half, with striker Sadiq Yusuf narrowly missing a chance to put the Flying Eagles ahead.
The result keeps both sides level on four points apiece, with Morocco edging the top spot on goal difference.
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Tunisia trails closely in third with three points, while Kenya remains rooted to the bottom of the table without a point.
With one group-stage match remaining, all eyes will now turn to the decisive final fixtures, as the race for the knockout rounds heats up.
Group A Standings – After Matchday 2:
Morocco – 4 pts
Nigeria – 4 pts
Tunisia – 3 pts
Kenya – 0 pts