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Bamaiyi will lead the team against Zambia in the international friendly.
Nigeria’s U-20 Flying Eagles team has appointed Daniel Bamaiyi as the new captain of the team.
The YumYum FC defender will lead the team against Zambia in the international friendly.
Ladan Bosso's team will play its Zambian counterparts at the Main Bowl of the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
Dakkada midfielder Daniel Daga and Giant Brillars goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso will serve as first and second assistants, respectively.
Flying Eagles in Group A
Coach Ladan Boss's Flying Eagles are in Group A with host Egypt, Mozambique, and Senegal and will play their matches in Cairo.
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The semifinalist teams in Egypt will all qualify for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia from May 20th to June 11th.
25 Players to fly to Morocco
A 25-man Flying Eagles squad will fly to Morocco on February 8 to continue the team’s preparations for the championship.
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Four players will be dropped from the team, according to team spokesman Sharif Abdallah, and 21 players will represent over 240 million Nigerians in Egypt.
The trimmed squad will undergo the mandatory medical tests before they leave for Morocco.
In Morocco, the Flying Eagles are scheduled to play a series of warm-up matches before they head out to Egypt four days before the big kick-off on February 19.
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