Young Pharaohs Fall To Organized Nigerian Side In Friendly - Egypt Coach

Young Pharaohs Fall To Organized Nigerian Side In Friendly - Egypt Coach

Sampson Adedeji

Following a 2-1 loss to Nigeria in an international friendly on Tuesday, Egypt U-20 head coach Osama Nabih has acknowledged the superiority and organization of the Flying Eagles, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Speaking to the official website of the Egypt Football Association, Nabih praised the Nigerian team’s performance: "We faced a strong and well-organized team," he said

"Our players gained one of their most valuable and intense experiences in terms of technique, tactics, and physicality."

Despite conceding early, Nabih highlighted his team's resilience and ability to bounce back.

"They controlled large portions of the game and posed a serious threat. Kabaka equalized in the 68th minute with a fantastic goal following a beautiful team build-up," he added.

The coach also noted missed opportunities that could have turned the tide in Egypt’s favour.

 "We had chances to win the game but couldn’t convert. Nigeria then capitalized with a late penalty, scoring the winner just six minutes from time."

Egypt is set to compete in Group A of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), alongside Zambia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Tanzania.