US EditionAfrica: Tightly Contested Morocco Nigeria Duel Ends Goalless
- Morocco and Nigeria’s under-20 teams played to a 0-0 draw in their Group B match on Sunday at Cairo’s 30 June Air Defence Stadium during the continental youth tournament.
- Both sides struggled to score despite physical, tactical battles and a flurry of fouls and stoppages that disrupted the game flow.
- Key chances included Morocco's Fouad Zahouani and Ayman Arguigue missing headers, and Nigeria's Israel Ayuma and Emmanuel Chukwu failing to challenge the goalkeeper.
- The draw left Morocco leading Group B and Nigeria second with four points each, while Nigeria needs a win versus Kenya on Wednesday to ensure quarterfinal qualification.
- Both teams will rely on decisive final group matches to advance, with Nigeria facing pressure to reassert their title ambitions and secure a U-20 World Cup berth.
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