U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles camping in Morocco camp no longer Spain

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Contrary to initial speculation of camping in Spain ahead of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Flying Eagles will have their camp in Morocco. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Morocco was chosen as the camping venue because the country shares the same weather conditions as Egypt.

“The team will train in Morocco, which has similar weather with Egypt, which at the moment is very cold and the team need to get used to this in time for the tournament,” a top NFF official informed SCORENigeria.

Ladan Bosso’s side was billed to begin the second phase of their preparation in Abuja today.

The team is expected to depart for Morocco for the last phase of their preparations at the end of this month.

The U-20 AFCON will hold in Egypt from February 19 to March 11.

The Flying Eagles are drawn in Group A with hosts Egypt, Mozambique, and Senegal.

The seven-time champions will face Senegal in their opening game of the competition on February 19 at the Cairo International Stadium.

Source: dailypost.ng

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