By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are back in the country following their participation at the recently concluded 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, Prompt News reports.
The contingent flew back to Abuja on Tuesday afternoon.
The seven-time champions finished in third position at the competition.
The Flying Eagles defeated Young Pharaohs 4-1 on penalties in the third-place match at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium, Cairo on Sunday.
Nigeria also earned a ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals.
Chile will host the biennial competition in September.
The players and their officials will now go on break before resuming preparation for the World Cup.
