The Flying Eagles will be without captain Daniel Bamaiyi for their quarter-final clash against the Hippos of Uganda.
Bamaiyi was booked for the second time in the competition in Flying Eagles’ 2-0 victory against Mozambique on Saturday night.
The centre-back is an important figure in the team and will definitely be missed against the Ugandans
Head coach, Ladan Bosso will have to reshuffle his defence for the game and may consider drafting in Solomon Agbalaka as his replacement.
The encounter against Uganda will be held at the Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia on Thursday.
The winner of the contest aside from securing a place in the semi-finals will also compete at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia later in the year.
