The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco in a tense Group B showdown at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt.
The match, played on Sunday at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo, featured few clear chances as both teams struggled to find a breakthrough.
Nigeria dominated the first half, creating some promising openings but managing only one shot on target. Morocco responded in the second half with more possession, though they were unable to trouble Flying Eagles’ goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.
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The result leaves both teams tied at four points, but Morocco stays top of the group on goal difference. Tunisia, who earlier defeated Kenya 3-1, trail closely in third place with three points.
Nigeria will face Kenya in their final Group B match on Wednesday at 4 p.m. A win would secure their qualification to the knockout stage.
The top four teams from the tournament will represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled for September 27 to October 19.
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