Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of the Flying Eagles, has expressed confidence in his team’s chances at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations despite being drawn in a challenging group with Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. These teams are all recognized for their strong footballing traditions in Africa, but Zubairu remains optimistic about the team’s preparation and prospects.
Zubairu emphasized that any team aiming for the FIFA World Cup should not fear tough competition and views facing such strong teams as a valuable opportunity for growth. He also challenged the notion of this being a “group of death,” stressing that in modern African football, no team should be underestimated. His approach focuses on thorough preparation, as even less well-known teams can cause upsets if they are well-prepared.
It’s an exciting and challenging group, but it seems the Flying Eagles are embracing it with the right mindset.
