U20 AFCON : Flying Eagles likely to be without influential midfielder against Egypt

According to a press release by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Flying Eagles are likely to be without influential defensive midfielder Daniel Daga when they battle hosts Egypt in their second Group A game of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. 

Daga could not complete Nigeria's opening day loss to West African rivals Senegal after suffering an injury. 

The 16-year-old has undergone a scan to ascertain the level of damage and the result is expected today. 

The Benue-born star is a good passer of the ball, can make amazing runs and dribbles, and has a good shooting power.

Daga was one of the standout players as the Flying Eagles were crowned zonal champions last summer. 

Despite the loss in the opening game, the Flying Eagles are upbeat they can upset the host nation and put their campaign back on track, as a win will put the team in good stead to qualify for the last eight.  

The Flying Eagles boast of a rich pedigree in the competition with seven titles to their name while the Egyptians have won it four times. 

The Young Pharaohs' game against Mozambique ended in stalemate on opening day and the host nation has only one point and will battle the Flying Eagles hard for the three points inside one of the biggest football arenas on the continent, Cairo International Stadium.

Kick-off time for Wednesday's game is 7pm local time (6pm Nigeria time).   

Ferdinand Mbum

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