Tag: AFCON U20 2023

Nigeria and Egypt go head-to-head at the International Stadium Cairo for the third time in the AFCON U20, with both sides seeking their first victory since the start of the tournament.

Both sides need an outright win to enable them stand a chance of progressing to the next stage as this happens to be the decisive match that can keep their hopes of qualifying to the knockout stage of the competition. NIGERIA STRENGTHS: The Nigerian side play an attacking and beautiful brand of football that is entertaining and seek to keep the ball to themselves and deny their opponents of the ball.  They have also been able to come back in second halves to score goals as most of the matches they have played ahead of the tournament recorded comebacks in the second half. WEAKNESSES: Poor finishing and ability to convert created chances in games have been a major setback of the team despite being an attacking side. Despite being able to come back in the second half, they failed to come back against Senegal in their opener owing to their inability to convert their chances. EGYPT STRENGHTS As hosts, the home crowd will be their major source of strength when they file out against the 7-time champions today at the International Stadium Cairo.They are also a good defensive team that may not concede if they cannot score against their opponents. They have shown this in their opener against a Mozambique side that aimed at beating them in their opener. WEAKNESSES Though a good defensive side, they are not good in creating the chances needed to convert goals. In a game of this nature where a goal will be needed, they need to come out and get it.