Nigeria and Kenya will face off on the Whole Energies CAF Underneath-20 Africa Cup of Nations of their remaining Group B match on the 30 June Stadium in Cairo by 4:00 PM tomorrow, Soccernet.ng studies.
The Flying Eagles want only a level to qualify for the quarter-finals and will prime the group with in the event that they safe three factors, supplied the opposite Group B match between Morocco and Tunisia ends in a draw or a Tunisia victory.
Nigeria have by no means performed in opposition to Kenya within the AFCON U-20 historical past. Whereas the Rising Stars don’t have anything to play for, they will be placing on a prideful show to finish the match on a excessive as they will be going no additional.
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Nigeria gained their opening group recreation in opposition to Tunisia by a young purpose distinction whereas they drew in opposition to Morocco of their second recreation.
Kenya, then again, misplaced each of their group matches – 3-2 to Morocco and 3-1 to Tunisia. They scored first in each video games however didn’t safe a win.
Nigeria have the perfect defence within the group, conceding zero objectives in two video games, whereas they’ve the worst assault within the group, scoring the least objectives (one).
Moreover, the Flying Eagles have the bottom shot conversion price in Group C at simply 6.25%, whereas Kenya has a price of 14.29% – the second highest within the group, behind Tunisia (17.65%).
Defensively, Nigeria have gained 27 tackles, whereas Kenya are prime of the group with 34.
Kenya leads Group C in photographs on course with 11, whereas Nigeria has managed simply seven—tied for the fewest with Tunisia.
From these numbers, one can inform Kenya are the extra conservative staff whereas Nigeria are extra pragmatic of their strategy, and this could possibly be the soccer we get to see on show tomorrow.
Gamers to Watch
Nigeria: Daniel Bameyi
The 19-year-old had 75 touches in opposition to Morocco – probably the most by any participant in that match, and he was rock strong in protection.
Initially a right-back by commerce, the Bayelsa United defender put in a real captain’s efficiency in opposition to Morocco. He was very good within the air, profitable aerial duels whereas making clearances to thwart the threats the Atlas Cubs introduced ahead.
Kenya: Lawrence Ouma
The 19-year-old has discovered the again of the online within the two video games he is performed on the AFCON U-20 competitors. Whereas the Flying Eagles are but to concede in Egypt, they need to be cautious of the risk the MOFA Academy striker poses.
Coach’s tactical strategy
Aliyu Zubairu (Nigeria) prefers a versatile 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup with excessive urgent and quick transitions.
His staff is drilled to win second balls, press opponents into errors, and break with tempo down the wings. Nigeria’s forwards are given the license to roam, whereas the double pivot in midfield shields the again 4 and dictates the tempo.
Anthony Akhulia (Kenya) performs an analogous 4-2-3-1 formation like Aliyu Zubairu, however with a slight tweak.
The entrance 4 gamers play with extra freedom, and aptitude, expressing their attacking presents on the pitch. Whereas the Flying Eagles defend from the entrance foot, the Kenyan staff go away seven males behind to defend with a slight hole that permits the entrance 4 to carry their forte.
Match particulars
- Fixture: Nigeria U-20 vs Kenya U-20
- Match: TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025
- Date: Wednesday, Might 7, 2025
- Kick-off: 4:00 pm (native time)
- Venue: 30 June Air Defence Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
