Flying Eagles fail to qualify for AYC

For the first time since 2003, The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will not be in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. An own goal by Victor Osimhen denied Nigeria qualification for the Africa Youth Championships scheduled to hold in Zambia in 2017.

Although they won on the first leg in Khartoum 2-1 two weeks ago, they were defeated 4-3 by 10-man Sudan Goals by Samuel Chukwueze and Femi Bamgboye couldn't help them secure the ticket.