2025 U-20 AFCON: Kingsley expresses delight with Flying Eagles third-place finish

Flying Eagles attacking midfielder, Mathew Kingsley has expressed delight after the team beat Egypt to clinch bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Aliyu Zubairu’s side defeated hosts Egypt 4-1 on penalties in the third-place match at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium, Cairo on Sunday.

Both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Kingsley said the joy of winning a medal with the national team is immeasurable.

“I am extremely happy that at least we are not going back empty handed,”;; Kingsley said after the game.

“Unfortunately this is not what we bargained for but most importantly we have qualified for the world cup.

“We will work hard to ensure we improve on this achievement as we prepare for the world cup.”;;