Nigeria's Flying Eagles have secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the CAF U20 Championship in Egypt after a 2-2 draw against Kenya's Rising Stars in their final Group B match. The draw allowed the seven-time champions to finish second in the group with five points, trailing behind Morocco, who topped the table with seven points after defeating Tunisia 3-1. The Flying Eagles will now relocate to Ismailia for their quarter-final match on Monday, where they will face the second-placed team from Group C, which includes Senegal, Ghana, Central African Republic, and DR Congo.

In a tense encounter held in Cairo, Nigeria twice came from behind against a determined Kenyan side. Kenya took an early lead in the fifth minute through Kevin Wangaya's penalty after a Nigerian defender's handball in the box. However, Nigeria's Kparobo Arierhi quickly responded, equalizing in the 12th minute. Kenya regained the lead in the second half when William capitalized on poor defending to score from a set-piece. Nigeria's captain, Daniel Bameyi, then converted a penalty in the 73rd minute, ensuring the Flying Eagles stayed in the competition.

The Flying Eagles' quarter-final match is scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. local time (1 p.m. Nigeria time), as they aim to secure their eighth continental title. In other football news, the semi-final lineup for the President Federation Cup Women's competition is now set. Rivers Angels advanced after a 1-1 draw with Remo Ladies, winning 3-1 on penalties. Ibom Angels also progressed via penalties, defeating Heartland Queens 4-3 after a 1-1 draw. Edo Queens secured a 1-0 victory over Unification Ladies, while Nasarawa Amazons dominated Sunshine Queens with a 4-0 win.

The semi-final matches will feature Rivers Angels against Ibom Angels and Edo Queens against Nasarawa Amazons, promising intense competition as the teams vie for a spot in the final of Nigeria's prestigious women's football competition.

The Flying Eagles rallied from a 1-2 deficit to draw 2-2 against the Junior Harambee Stars in their last Group B game at the African U-20 Nations Cup in Egypt. Kevin Waganya scored first for Kenya in the sixth minute, but Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi leveled the score five minutes later. William Gitamo put Kenya ahead again in the 68th minute. Skipper Daniel Bameyi scored from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute, securing a quarterfinal spot for Nigeria. Nigeria finished second in Group B behind Morocco.