Basic Info: Niger Republic vs Nigeria (U20 AFCON)

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will today face Niger Republic U20 national team at the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nation in Niamey.
The match kickoff time is 4:30pm West Africa Standard Time (same as Nigeria Time). The game will hold at Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger Republic.

Nigeria will seek to get their second win of the tournament as that will be very important to their World Cup Qualification, though a draw will be enough to confirm their qualification.
On the other hand, Niger Republic need to win at all cost and hope the result of the game between Burundi and South Africa favour them.

Nigeria currently top group A with 4points, Niger the host nation in second position with 2points, while South Africa and Burundi are in third and fourth position respectively, South Africa with 2points and Burundi with 1point.

By Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun