Kickoff (Cape Town)

Nigeria/Egypt: Flying Eagles Draw Egypt, CIV

29 November 2008

Nigeria's Flying Eagles have been drawn to face Egypt, Ivory Coast and South Africa in next year's African Youth Championships taking place in Rwanda.

Hosts Rwanda were grouped alongside powerhouses Ghana, Mali and Cameroon.

The competition runs between January 18 to February 1.

Ladan Bosso's side will have to finish in the top two to qualify for the semifinals and the 2009 Under-20 World Cup to be played in Egypt.

If hosts Egypt reach the last four in Rwanda then the 5th place team will qualify for the Under-20 World Cup.

Tagged: Egypt, Nigeria, North Africa, Soccer, Sport, West Africa

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