The Flying Eagles of Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw against Morocco in their second Group B match at the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Following their opening 1-0 victory over Tunisia, Nigeria now sit second in the group with four points, level with Morocco but behind on goal difference.
Morocco had earlier secured a 3-2 win against Kenya in their opener, giving them the edge at the top of the group standings. Despite the draw,
Nigeria’s solid defensive display was a highlight of the game, with defender Daniel Bameyi earning the Man of the Match award for his commanding presence at the back.
The result keeps the Flying Eagles well-positioned for qualification as the group stage continues.
