The Flying Eagles have been awarded the Fair Play Award by CAF at the 2023 U20 AFCON hosted by Egypt.
Skipper Daniel Bameyi received the award on behalf of the team.
The Nigeria U20s also finished third best after they thumped Tunisia 4-0 in the classification match.
It was their first podium finish since 2015.
The team along with champions Senegal, The Gambia and Tunisia will fly Africa’s flag at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia in May.
First-time champions Senegal won the individual awards at the tournament.
