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2023 U-20 AFCON: Uganda Coach Mayanja Wary Of Flying Eagles

Uganda head coach, Jackson Mayanja has labelled the Flying Eagles of Nigeria a good team ahead of their quarter-final clash at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The Hippos and the Flying Eagles will clash at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia today (Thursday).

The Flying Eagles started the competition on a disappointing note going down to a 1-0 defeat to the Cubs of Senegal.

READ ALSO: 2023 U-20 AFCON: World Cup Ticket Is Our Target – Chijoke

Ladan Bosso’s side however recovered from the setback, defeating hosts Egypt and Mozambique in their next two games.

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Mayanja reckoned that he is aware of the threat posed by the seven-time champions.

“Nigeria is a good team. It’s going to be a very hard game but I think as I said, the achievement we need is tomorrow, that’s what we want to achieve.

“I don’t want to talk about Nigeria. The game is to be played on the pitch tomorrow.”

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