Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in their 2nd Group B fixture at the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
The tightly contested clash took place on Sunday at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo.Clear-cut chances were few in the cagey affair.
The Flying Eagles controlled proceedings in the first half but managed only one shot on target.
Morocco dominated possession in the second half but failed to pose any serious threat to Nigeria’s goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt.
With the result, Morocco remain at the top of the group on goal difference, having accrued the same four points as Nigeria.
Tunisia, who earlier defeated Kenya 3-1 in the group’s other fixture, are in third place with three points.
The Flying Eagles will face Kenya in their final Group B match on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The top four teams from the tournament will qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19.
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