U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face tougher test as Egypt emerges as new hosts

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will have to navigate an even more difficult road at the 2025 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) confirmation of Egypt as the new host nation.

Originally set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire, the tournament will now be staged in North Africa after the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) withdrew due to unforeseen circumstances.

The development significantly alters the dynamics of the…